Kamala Harris Calls for Ending Filibuster to Protect Abortion Rights

Vice President Harris's stance on eliminating the Senate filibuster to codify Roe v. Wade faces strong opposition from Sen. Joe Manchin and sparks a renewed debate on legislative procedures.

• Vice President Kamala Harris reiterated her support for ending the Senate filibuster to pass federal legislation protecting abortion rights, specifically to codify Roe v. Wade.
• Sen. Joe Manchin criticized Harris's position, calling the filibuster the 'Holy Grail of democracy' and refusing to endorse her presidential candidacy.
• The filibuster, not mentioned in the U.S. Constitution, requires a 60-vote supermajority in the Senate to pass most legislation, often blocking major reforms.
• Proponents of ending the filibuster argue it has historically been used to stifle pro-democracy reforms and maintain minority rule in the Senate.
• Critics warn that eliminating the filibuster could lead to extreme legislative swings depending on which party holds the majority, impacting long-term policy stability.

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