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The filibuster allows senators to block or delay action on a bill through debate that can only be ended by a 60-vote supermajority except in the cases of executive branch and federal judicial appointments, budget resolutions, and trade agreements. Because Democrats hold a slim majority in the Senate with Vice President Harris as the tie-breaking vote, calls to reform the filibuster have grown, with President Biden also endorsing the idea. But the Democrats still lack the votes to make substantial changes more moderate members of the party, such as Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, aren’t yet on board.
Letters to the Editor: Heartbreaking photo symbolizes border crisis
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An immigrant child glances back towards Mexico after crossing the border into the United States on April 14, 2021 in La Joya, Texas. Many Central American families who make the arduous journey describe their voyage as harrowing though the length of Mexico. Most pay large sums to smugglers, who often treat them, essentially, as cattle. Others fare even worse. They come nonetheless.John Moore/Getty Images
Regarding “U.S. to unite kids separated from families” (May 4): John Moore’s picture of a little girl at the border said much more than 1,000 words about the border. It was adorable, heartbreaking and infuriating at the same time.
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