Biden Says He Supports Exception to Filibuster to Codify Roe v. Wade Into Law

The filibuster could be changed with a simple majority vote, but not all Democrats in the 50-50 Senate are on board with such a move, saying it would fundamentally change the nature of the Senate and could backfire if the GOP takes control of the chamber. Biden had previously backed an exception to filibuster rules to pass long-stalled election bills.

Biden supports overturning Roe v. Wade

• Vice President Biden said he would support changing the Senate rules not only for abortion, but also to protect the broader right to privacy.
• "It's a serious, serious problem that the court has thrust upon the United States, not just in terms of the right to choose," he said.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) and his fellow Republicans oppose changing the filibuster rules for any legislation

• Mr. McConnell has said he wouldn't change the rule if his party takes control of the Senate again.
• Democrats tried most recently to suspend the filibuster to pass voting-access legislation, which failed when Mr. Manchin and Ms. Sinema joined Republicans in opposition

 

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