'The House of Representatives has already done its job. It is time for the Senate to do right by the American people, and improve the rules of the Senate so they can protect and strengthen our democracy.'
"The House of Representatives has already done its job. It is time for the Senate to do right by the American people, and improve the rules of the Senate so they can protect and strengthen our democracy."On the anniversary of the January 6, 2021 right-wing attack on the U.S.
"In the year since insurrectionists violently attacked the U.S. Capitol, we have witnessed ongoing and increasingly dangerous efforts to chip away at the foundation of our democracy," wrote the organizations, which include Stand Up America, Declaration for American Democracy, and Public Citizen. Among the bills that have been blocked by Republicans—legislation the organizations are demanding Senate Democrats pass immediately—are the For the People Act, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, Protecting Our Democracy Act, and a bill establishing Washington, D.C. as a state.
"We believe that changing the rules to bypass Republicans' continued obstruction is the only way to pass meaningful democracy legislation, and we urge you not to wait any longer," the letter reads.
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