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Manchin urges Democrats to 'stand up' to Senate GOP amid push to nix filibuster

Manchin urges Democrats to 'stand up' to Senate GOP amid push to nix filibuster

Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) on Sunday said it was time to “stand up” to Senate Republicans who seek to abolish the filibuster.  The filibuster, unique to the Senate, is more than 200 years old. The rule allows for debate until 60 votes are gathered to invoke cloture and end debate, a high bar when...

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