I don’t think these things should be subjective to the filibuster because I think it is very clear, if we can make an exception to the filibuster rules for budgets, we ought to be able to make it an acceptance for any other civil or voting right that exists.
Clyburn argues for exceptions to the filibuster for civil and voting rights legislation.
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