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On the recordApril 10, 2022
We need to make sure that we get those fifty Republicans or at least get--do away with the filibuster.
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Teresa Leger Fernandez
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Stressing the importance of bipartisan support or changing Senate rules for voting rights.

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