End Senate Gridlock

The ability for Senators to engage in unlimited debate has become a tool that allows a minority of Senators to obstruct democracy. Because of the filibuster it has become increasingly rare for the Senate to pass any legislation, approve nominations and pass annual appropriations bills.

It has also led to the complete inability for progress on any major legislation to address major concerns. CWA and the rest of Labor have been unable to pass the Employee Free Choice Act, despite strong support because of the filibuster. Important energy legislation that would address climate change and wean us off our dependence on foreign oil has been bottled up due to the failure to get 60 Senators to agree to stop the endless debate. During the greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression, popular and much needed jobs programs have failed to become law because of the filibuster.

In order for our legislative branch to once again become part of a functioning democracy, Senate rules must be updated. The filibuster must be eliminated and the use of holds to deny the appointment of qualified individuals must come to an end.

Please add your name to our petition today.

I call on all incumbent Senators and Senate candidates to restore real democracy and end the rules that allow a minority of the Senate to block action.

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