Sinema won’t back changes in the Senate filibuster, in setback for voting rights

By: - January 13, 2022 12:14 pm
Kyrsten Sinema filibuster

U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema speaking on the Senate floor Jan. 13, 2022, in defense of the filibuster, which requires all legislation to receive 60 votes to pass the 100-member body. Screenshot via CSPAN.org

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Ariana Figueroa
Ariana Figueroa

Ariana covers the nation's capital for States Newsroom. Her areas of coverage include politics and policy, lobbying, elections and campaign finance.

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