On the recordMay 25, 2021
Manchin reiterated that he won`t lower the 60 vote threshold even if Senate Republicans block an independent commission on January 6, in the coming days.
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msnbc.comJoe Manchin: “Manchin reiterated that he won`t lower the 60 vote threshold even if Senate Republicans block an independent commission…”
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Joe Manchin stands firm on maintaining the filibuster despite potential Republican opposition to the January 6 commission.
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