(NPR) McConnell Relents On Senate Filibuster Stalemate

McConnell Relents On Senate Filibuster Stalemate

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, dropped his demand that any power-sharing agreement with Democrats must keep the legislative filibuster intact.



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McConnell Relents On Senate Filibuster Stalemate

The Senate minority leader backed down from demands that Democrats promise to keep the filibuster intact. He and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer can now negotiate a power-sharing agreement.