Democratic leader no longer wants to abolish filibuster despite comparing it to 'Jim Crow'

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A Democratic leader who once likened the filibuster to Jim Crow policies that enforced racial segregation backtracked on eliminating the political procedure now that Republicans control the White House, Senate and House.

The chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., has long been a proponent of abolishing the filibuster in the Senate, which typically involves prolonging a debate to delay or block the vote on proposed legislation, making it so most legislation needs 60 votes to pass in the Senate instead of a simple majority.

During a Monday news conference to introduce new Congress members and discuss issues they hope to address, Jayapal, who has served in the House since 2017, told reporters she no longer wants to end the filibuster.

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Democratic leader no longer wants to abolish filibuster despite comparing it to 'Jim Crow'

A Democratic leader who once likened the filibuster to Jim Crow policies that enforced racial segregation backtracked on eliminating the political procedure now that Republicans control the White

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When in the minority, parties support the filibuster rule, but they seek to abolish it when in the majority. Typical politics.

It is surprising that in this polarized political environment, both Democrats and Republicans in the Senate are committed to maintaining this rule.