The Senate minority leader accused Democrats of 'genuine radicalism' as they attempt to reform the filibuster to pass voting rights legislation.
—the two bills Republicans blocked late last year using the filibuster, which effectively requires 60 votes instead of a simple majority—would restore part of the Voting Rights Act that was gutted in 2013, which prevented discriminatory voting restrictions; end partisan gerrymandering; make Election Day a national holiday; and take other steps to ensure Americans can vote.
McConnell outlined pro-democracy proposals that the Democrats have put forward as evidence of the party's so-called"genuine radicalism."
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