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Sen. Ted Cruz Filibusters Senate Bills on Gerrymandering, Campaign Finance & Voting

HeadlineAug 12, 2021

Texas Senator Ted Cruz blocked consideration of three bills on voting rights and electoral integrity Wednesday, including the For the People Act. The move prompted voting rights groups and others to demand Democrats and President Biden move to abolish the filibuster, or come up with a plan to combat Republican obstructionism and protect voting rights.

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