Rep. Sean Casten

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Thu Apr 22 15:22:20 +0000 2021

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Rep. Sean Casten @RepCasten

In 1917, the filibuster was first used by white supremacists to prevent a bill that would have made lynching a crime. In the Jim Crow era, the filibuster was only used to block civil rights legislation. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted April 22, 2021 Hibernated

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Rep. Sean Casten @RepCasten

The rules in the Senate are the same as they are in the House. In order to pass a bill, a simple majority must vote in favor of the bill. Where the Senate differs is that, with the filibuster, you need a supermajority to even bring a bill to a vote. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted April 22, 2021 Hibernated

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Rep. Sean Casten @RepCasten

Now, the filibuster is being used by Senate Republicans to prevent: - Meaningful action on climate change - Voting rights legislation - Steps to curb gun violence — PolitiTweet.org

Posted April 22, 2021 Hibernated