Debate
Should the Filibuster Be Abolished? Both Sides' Best Case
The case for and against ending the Senate's 60-vote legislative filibuster, drawn from named advocates on each side.
Lena Fischer · January 22, 2026
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The case for and against ending the Senate's 60-vote legislative filibuster, drawn from named advocates on each side.
Lena Fischer · January 22, 2026