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McConnell, Schumer inch closer to power-sharing deal after Dems back filibuster
1 month ago | By New York Post
Talks between the top Senate Democrats and Republicans on a power-sharing agreement will move forward after a major sticking point in negotiations was resolved, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced. In a statement released Monday evening, McConnell explained that his concern about protecting the legislative filibuster, which requires 60 members to end debate on most...
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McConnell backs off Senate filibuster fight with Schumer
1 month ago | By KETV
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell backed off his demand that Senate Democrats preserve the procedural tool known as the filibuster, easing a standoff with new Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as the two negotiated a power-sharing agreement in the closely divided chamber.
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