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38K views · 243 reactions | Did you know that there's only been one successful SCOTUS nominee filibuster in history? | HISTORY | Facebook

Let's learn about filibusters. 📚 The filibuster is a legislative tool that makes most bills need 60 votes to pass the Senate. It's one of the few tools left that actually encourages bipartisanship in Congress. Recently, Senator Thom Tillis and Senator James Lankford both came out in defense of the filibuster amid reports former President Donald J. Trump may push for its elimination if he is reelected president. Here are Five Facts on the filibuster. ➡️ What did you learn from Ryan's breakdown?

186K views · 3K reactions | "The Democrats want to get rid of the filibuster precisely so that they can change everything so that it makes it very difficult for Republicans to ever win national office again." The "Special Report" panel discusses tensions in the Senate over eliminating the filibuster. | Fox News | Facebook

"It is a contradiction to say we must protect minority rights in the Senate while refusing to protect minority rights in the society. No Senate rule should overrule the integrity of our democracy." - Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock on filibuster reform in his first floor speech | Indivisible Guide