Markey reiterates call to abolish the filibuster, pass
much-needed electoral reform
Washington
(June 22, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following
statement today after Senate Republicans filibustered debate on the For the People Act,
legislation to reform the United States electoral system to expand
voting rights, keep dark money out of politics, and limit partisan
gerrymandering.
“Today’s
Republican vote to block even basic debate on the For the People Act is
just the latest step in the GOP’s national crusade to
restrict access to the ballot box for Black and
Brown people, immigrants, and poor communities across America. In every
election, Americans are forced to overcome voter suppression,
gerrymandering, and a torrent of special-interest dark money just to exercise
their right to vote.
“With
our very democracy at stake, we cannot let the filibuster stand as a
roadblock to the fundamental and constitutional right to vote. It’s
time to abolish the filibuster so that we can debate and pass voting
rights and electoral reform legislation to ensure our democracy represents all
Americans.”
