Episode 898: What’s the Impact of Ending the Filibuster in the U.S. Senate? It’s Not Likely, But if it Happens, We’re in for a Wild Ride.

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Nov. 6, 2025

What’s the Impact of Ending the Filibuster in the U.S. Senate?

It’s Not Likely, But if it Happens, We’re in for a Wild Ride.

The U.S. Senate’s filibuster rule requires 60 votes to end debate, and just the threat of a filibuster can block popular legislation. What are the consequences of removing the filibuster rule, the so-called “nuclear option”?

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:
Brennan Center for Justice - The Filibuster Explained
Brennan Center for Justice - The Case Against the Filibuster

Pew Research - (2022) Finding 60 votes in an evenly divided Senate? A high bar, but not an impossible one
Pew Trust - Americans’ Deepening Mistrust of Institutions
U.S. Senate - Cloture Motions
The Hill - Thune: Votes ‘aren’t there’ to eliminate filibuster, despite Trump push
American Democracy Minute - (2023) U.S. House & Senate Democrats Reintroduce the Freedom to Vote Act, But It Faces More Hurdles This Session
The Guardian - (2021) Senate Republicans again block sweeping voting rights bill

Groups Taking Action:
Declaration for American Democracy (DFAD), Common Cause US, League of Women Voters US

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