Article 5DGWA Explainer: what is the filibuster and why do some Democrats want to get rid of it?

Explainer: what is the filibuster and why do some Democrats want to get rid of it?

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Tom McCarthy
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Abolishing the filibuster could allow Senate Democrats to pass Joe Biden's agenda, but there are risks

While the US Senate has temporarily averted a showdown over its so-called filibuster rule, the issue appears likely to resurface, as the wafer-thin Democratic majority endeavors to pass Joe Biden's legislative agenda into law - and Republicans try to stop them. Here's what you need to know:

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