Senator Chris Van Hollen

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Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

What about the power of the minority, you ask? We already protect the power of the minority inherently in the Senate by electing 2 Senators from each state – despite their population. Wyoming (pop. 578,000) and California (pop. 39 M) both have equal influence in the U.S. Senate. https://t.co/NGhmPsZeJm — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 19, 2022

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Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

Don’t be fooled: the filibuster is NOWHERE to be found in our Constitution. But you know what is? Clear rules for when a 2/3 vote is required. The Founders specified those cases where a supermajority vote is required. It doesn't apply to passing bills like the #FreedomToVoteAct. https://t.co/wEeuZEqeVR — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 19, 2022

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Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

Under our current rules, 41 Senators representing 11% of the American people can block the vote of 50 senators representing 80% of the country. Think about that… and they don’t even have to show up to do it. How crazy is that? — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 19, 2022