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		travoc on June 26, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Millions of Taxpayers Call the IRS for Help. Two-T... It’s been a while since the Republicans controlled congress and the presidency.

sandwitches on June 26, 2024 [–]

Google "filibuster" and "US Senate", and then maybe you'll understand why your statement is in bad faith.

lesuorac on June 27, 2024 | [–]

Filibuster isn't a law, it's a senate procedure. Like all other senate procedures it can be removed by a simple majority.

This has been modified numerous times in recent history for judicial appointments.

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