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Markwayne Mullin: “The filibuster kept Chuck Schumer from packing the Supreme…”

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SEN. MULLIN: 'If they're really that concerned, they can open the government back up.' | On Balance

Published October 22, 2025 | Video Starts at 00:38

But the biggest concern that we have is the Senate goes back and forth. And when we when the filibuster was in place for, keep in mind it kept judges off The filibuster kept Chuck Schumer from packing the Supreme Court in 21. and it kept them from passing the most disastrous overhaul that we've had to federalize programs in history in 22. So the filibuster is there for the minority to have a voice. (00:38–00:54)

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Asserts that the filibuster prevented Chuck Schumer from packing the Supreme Court in 2021.

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