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Peter Welch: “I've indicated my support for ending the filibuster because…”

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Published June 20, 2023 | Video Starts at 07:01

There was a lot of talk about getting rid of the filibuster in the last couple of election cycles. Is that any closer to reality? It is not. I mean, I've indicated my support for ending the filibuster because I think it's been very much abused. but I don't see that changing in this Congress. Okay. A couple more things. You are, of course, as you mentioned, on the Judiciary Committee. (07:01–07:09)

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Asserts support for ending the filibuster due to perceived abuse.

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