And when we when the filibuster was in place for, keep in mind it kept judges off the bench. It kept it kept the Chuck Schumer from packing the Supreme Court in 21 and it The filibuster kept [Democrats] from passing the most disastrous overhaul to federalize programs in history in 22. So the filibuster is there for the minority to have a voice. What's happening now, though, is the reason why they're so afraid to allow appropriation bills to go through is simply because of who the chair is. (00:38–00:54)
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