Democrats Seek Filibuster Changes to Pass Elections Bills

“The Senate returns for a new session on Monday with Democrats focused on trying to change the chamber’s rules to muscle through elections legislation over Republican opposition, as lawmakers also hope to revive President Biden’s stalled economic and climate agenda,” the Wall Street Journal reports.

“Many Democrats say they need to alter Senate filibuster procedures, which require 60 votes to advance most legislation, to pass bills designed to make it easier for people nationwide to vote. The party currently controls the evenly divided Senate, but some Democrats have resisted eliminating the filibuster outright, muddying the prospects for any legislative progress despite the fresh push.”

Punchbowl News: “We also expect Senate Democrats to use the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 attacks as a reason for passing voting rights legislation.“