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Cornyn Advocates Filibuster Repeal for Voter ID Law

3/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) endorses repealing the Senate filibuster to expedite the SAVE America Act, which would require voter ID for federal elections.
In a New York Post op-ed, Cornyn argues Democrats misuse the filibuster to block popular legislation.
Cornyn says the political landscape has shifted and this change is needed.
Cornyn supports a 'talking filibuster' to hold Democrats accountable on the Senate floor.

History

Historical Context

In 2013, Senate Democrats, led by Majority Leader Harry Reid, invoked the "nuclear option," lowering the cloture threshold for most judicial nominations to a simple majority. This change, prompted by increasing Republican filibusters during the Obama administration, affected approximately 90% of federal judicial appointments. The ongoing debate over the filibuster reflects deepening partisan divides and threatens future bipartisan cooperation in Congress.

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Story summary

Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) endorses repealing the Senate filibuster to expedite the SAVE America Act, which would require voter ID for federal elections.
In a New York Post op-ed, Cornyn argues Democrats misuse the filibuster to block popular legislation.
Cornyn says the political landscape has shifted and this change is needed.
Cornyn supports a 'talking filibuster' to hold Democrats accountable on the Senate floor.

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