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so manchin caves…again.
Manchin to Vote Yes on Motion to Debate Sweeping Election Bill
Senate Democrats have succeeded in convincing Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) to vote to advance a broad election reform bill to a debate on the Senate floor.
Manchin said in a statement that he has been working for weeks to “eliminate the far reaching provisions” of S.1, also known as the For the People Act.
“I’ve found common ground with my Democratic colleagues on a new version of the bill that ensures our elections are fair, accessible, and secure,” he said. “Today I will vote ‘YES’ to move to debate this updated voting legislation as a substitute amendment to ensure every eligible voter is able to cast their ballot and participate in our great democracy.”
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) told reporters in Washington that he and Manchin reached an agreement during a meeting on Capitol Hill.
Senate Democrats want to pass S.1, a companion to a bill the House of Representatives approved in March. One Democrat sided with all Republicans against the bill at the time.
In the upper chamber, no Republicans have voiced support for the bill, which would federalize large parts of elections and weaken election security.
To advance the bill to a debate, Democrats would need 10 Republicans to join them in the 50-50 Senate.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/manchin-to-vote-yes-on-motion-to-debate-sweeping-election-bill_3869487.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=gp