Politico: Senate Republicans block Dems’ sweeping elections reform bill
Democrats have characterized the legislation as essential to pass before the 2022 midterms, but their path forward is now unclear.
The vote was 50-50, not enough to clear the 60 vote minimum needed to break a filibuster.
Senate Dems represent 43 MILLION more people than Senate GOP but 41 Republicans representing just 21% of country can block For the People Act supported by 68% of Americans
This anti-democratic system is exactly what HR1 intended to reform https://t.co/E8OzEAJJzI
— Ari Berman (@AriBerman) June 22, 2021
