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Democratic Senator Believes Ending Filibuster Is Necessary for His Party’s Success

The government shutdown reignited the filibuster debate on both sides of the aisle.
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Democratic Senator Believes Ending Filibuster Is Necessary for His Party’s Success
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) (C) speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, on Oct. 29, 2025. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Darlene McCormick Sanchez
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AUSTIN—Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy argued during a speaking engagement that ending the filibuster is necessary for his party to pass major legislative priorities in the future.

​Murphy’s remarks came on Nov. 14 at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin. The annual event features a lineup of political speakers, newsmakers, and journalists discussing current events.

Darlene McCormick Sanchez
Darlene McCormick Sanchez
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Darlene McCormick Sanchez is an Epoch Times reporter who covers border security and immigration, election integrity, and Texas politics. Ms. McCormick Sanchez has 20 years of experience in media and has worked for outlets including Waco Tribune Herald, Tampa Tribune, and Waterbury Republican-American. She was a finalist for a Pulitzer prize for investigative reporting.