Democrats Plan To Eliminate Filibuster, Could Lead To Radical Legislation
Democrats are signaling their intention to eliminate the Senate filibuster if Vice President Kamala Harris wins the presidency in November and Democrats maintain control of Congress. The removal of the filibuster would allow Democrats to pass their most progressive policies with only a simple majority, bypassing the 60-vote threshold typically required for major legislation.
Harris’ campaign promises to enshrine Roe v. Wade as federal law if the filibuster is removed, despite polling showing that many Americans support certain restrictions on abortion. By lowering the voting requirement to 51, Democrats would be able to push through far-left policies that otherwise wouldn’t have broad support.
In addition to abortion, Democrats could use this opportunity to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. While framed as protecting voting rights, critics argue the act would weaken voter ID requirements and open the door for widespread ballot harvesting. These changes could undermine election security, giving the federal government more control over state-run elections.
Another potential agenda item for Democrats is granting statehood to Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., which could add four Democrat-friendly senators and cement long-term control of the Senate. This strategy, combined with efforts to grant amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants, would permanently reshape the electorate.
Without the filibuster, Democrats could also pursue other sweeping reforms, such as single-payer healthcare and wealth taxes. They could stack the Supreme Court by adding new justices, reshaping the judiciary in their favor for decades to come. These moves, critics warn, would create a one-party system, diminishing the ability of Republicans to regain power and eliminating the balance that protects the country from extreme shifts in policy.
If Democrats succeed in eliminating the filibuster, they could implement their most radical plans with little opposition. For conservatives, the stakes of the upcoming election are higher than ever.
