/tags/filibuster Filibuster en-US Copyright Tue, 30 Mar 2021 20:00:35 GMT /politics/2021-03-30/in-push-to-end-filibuster-democrats-point-to-its-civil-rights-era-history Organizers say abolishing the 60-vote procedural hurdle is a way to follow through on electoral promises. But Republicans insist the maneuver isn't racist — and note its past use by Democrats. Tue, 30 Mar 2021 20:00:35 GMT /politics/2021-03-30/in-push-to-end-filibuster-democrats-point-to-its-civil-rights-era-history Kelsey Snell /2019-03-04/most-democratic-2020-hopefuls-not-ready-to-bust-the-filibuster-to-push-party-agenda Getting rid of the legislative filibuster — the rule requiring at least 60 votes to advance a bill — is what many activists say is key to passing a progressive agenda. But not all Democrats agree. Mon, 04 Mar 2019 10:00:00 GMT /2019-03-04/most-democratic-2020-hopefuls-not-ready-to-bust-the-filibuster-to-push-party-agenda Scott Detrow /politics/2013-07-17/is-she-in-wendy-davis-on-running-for-governor-and-life-as-a-teenage-mom With Republicans Greg Abbott and Tom Pauken already campaigning for governor, Texans want to know whether Sen. Wendy Davis of Fort Worth will challenge… Wed, 17 Jul 2013 21:58:12 GMT /politics/2013-07-17/is-she-in-wendy-davis-on-running-for-governor-and-life-as-a-teenage-mom Shelley Kofler /politics/2013-07-15/davis-raises-nearly-1-million-following-her-filibuster It appears State Sen. Wendy Davis’s filibuster did more than temporarily derail the abortion bill.It also sparked a fundraising frenzy that netted her… Mon, 15 Jul 2013 20:07:36 GMT /politics/2013-07-15/davis-raises-nearly-1-million-following-her-filibuster Shelley Kofler /politics/2013-07-13/senate-approves-abortion-bill-in-wee-hours The Texas Senate spent another late night debating some of the toughest abortion restrictions in the nation. But this time, things turned out as… Sat, 13 Jul 2013 16:08:57 GMT /politics/2013-07-13/senate-approves-abortion-bill-in-wee-hours Rick Holter /2013-07-12/abortion-rights-activists-plan-challenge-to-texas-measure As soon as Texas Gov. Rick Perry signs the sweeping, omnibus abortion bill into law, lawyers with the abortion-rights movement are poised to challenge it in federal courts. Their problem will be the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, one of the most conservative in the country. Sat, 13 Jul 2013 04:49:00 GMT /2013-07-12/abortion-rights-activists-plan-challenge-to-texas-measure John Burnett /politics/2013-07-12/the-latest-weapons-in-austins-abortion-battle-you-wont-believe-it Update, Saturday 11 a.m.: Pro-abortion-rights protesters say they don't believe the DPS statement about feces and urine, and the Texas Tribune couldn't… Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:50:33 GMT /politics/2013-07-12/the-latest-weapons-in-austins-abortion-battle-you-wont-believe-it Rick Holter, Shelley Kofler /politics/2013-07-10/wendy-davis-welcomed-back-to-fort-worth-with-cheers-pleas-for-gubernatorial-run The “Stand With Texas Women” bus tour parked in the middle of a sea of orange in Fort Worth Wednesday night.Senator Wendy Davis along with other North… Thu, 11 Jul 2013 04:04:16 GMT /politics/2013-07-10/wendy-davis-welcomed-back-to-fort-worth-with-cheers-pleas-for-gubernatorial-run Courtney Collins /politics/2013-07-09/thousands-rally-as-texas-house-prepares-for-abortion-vote The steps of the state Capitol were awash in orange and blue Monday night as the Texas House prepares for the abortion bill to come to the floor… Tue, 09 Jul 2013 15:29:39 GMT /politics/2013-07-09/thousands-rally-as-texas-house-prepares-for-abortion-vote Shelley Kofler /2013-06-27/watch-gov-perry-says-abortion-protesters-made-him-call-2nd-special-session Gov. Rick Perry had some harsh words Thursday for pro-choice protesters and state Sen. Wendy Davis, the Fort Worth Democrat whose 10-hour filibuster… Thu, 27 Jun 2013 19:38:23 GMT /2013-06-27/watch-gov-perry-says-abortion-protesters-made-him-call-2nd-special-session Courtney Collins