Filibuster in the United States Senate

FGA Poll Shows Arizonans want the U.S. Senate to keep the filibuster

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
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The delay can also give senators an opportunity to offer suggestions to improve the legislation.

Key Points: 
  • The delay can also give senators an opportunity to offer suggestions to improve the legislation.
  • "For the Senate to remain the world\'s greatest deliberative body, Arizonans know that the filibuster must be maintained and the minority party must have a voice.
  • "\nThe Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) is a nonprofit, multistate think tank that specializes in health care, welfare, and work reform.
  • To learn more, visit TheFGA.org.\nKristen Eichamer, The Foundation for Government Accountability, 239-300-9081, [email protected]\n'

ERA Supporters Adopt a Strategic Pivot; It's Their Final Push to Make the Amendment a Reality

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Friday, April 16, 2021
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"We\'re focusing first on the six Republican women senators who have not announced support."

Key Points: 
  • "We\'re focusing first on the six Republican women senators who have not announced support."
  • Assuming that all 50 Democratic senators are ready to vote in support of the resolution, ERA backers still need at least 10 Republican votes to shut down any possible filibusters.
  • "\nThe seven-year time limit was set in an accompanying joint resolution Congress adopted in 1972 when it sent the amendment to the states for ratification.
  • Congressional adoption of the 2021 joint resolution will complete the task of adding the ERA to the U.S. Constitution, ERA supporters believe.