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Abdul El-Sayed: “I oppose the filibuster. I think the filibuster has been anti-democratic for a lot of reasons.”

On the recordJuly 28, 2026
I oppose the filibuster. I think the filibuster has been anti-democratic for a lot of reasons.
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Abdul El-Sayed
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the legislative filibuster during a debate.

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