"The Democrats want to get rid of the filibuster precisely so that they can change everything so that it makes it very difficult for Republicans to ever win national office again." The "Special Report" panel discusses tensions in the Senate over eliminating the filibuster. | Fox News

"It is a contradiction to say we must protect minority rights in the Senate while refusing to protect minority rights in the society. No Senate rule should overrule the integrity of our democracy." - Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock on filibuster reform in his first floor speech | Indivisible Guide

The U.S. Senate filibuster is a procedural tool that allows a minority of senators to delay or block legislative action by extending debate. It developed after the Senate, in 1806, removed a rule that had allowed debate to be ended by a simple majority. This created a loophole where senators could speak indefinitely to delay votes. The first formal use of a filibuster occurred in 1837, and over time, it became a powerful tactic for minority parties to influence or obstruct legislation. | Armstro