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Stratton Pushes Filibuster End for Key Reforms

3/21/2026

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Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) supports ending the Senate filibuster after securing the nomination to replace Sen. Dick Durbin.
On NBC's Meet the Press NOW, she urged action on reproductive rights, gun control, and voting rights.
She said a Democratic majority could enable significant reforms and help Democrats regain Senate control, while criticizing the SAVE America Act ahead of the midterms.

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Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) supports ending the Senate filibuster after securing the nomination to replace Sen. Dick Durbin.
On NBC's Meet the Press NOW, she urged action on reproductive rights, gun control, and voting rights.
She said a Democratic majority could enable significant reforms and help Democrats regain Senate control, while criticizing the SAVE America Act ahead of the midterms.