Haley Stevens’ campaign clarifies filibuster stance after Michigan Democratic debate
Haley Stevens' campaign has clarified her stance on the Senate filibuster following a debate where her comments caused confusion. She initially suggested that eliminating the 60-vote rule could have helped Democrats block a tax bill, which was not accurate due to the bill's exemption from the filibuster. Stevens' opponents in the primary are advocating for the abolition of the filibuster, emphasizing the need for accountability in the Senate.
- ▪Haley Stevens expressed conflicting views on the filibuster during a Senate Democratic primary debate.
- ▪Her comments suggested that eliminating the filibuster would have allowed Democrats to block a tax bill, which was not possible under the current rules.
- ▪Stevens' opponents in the primary are calling for the filibuster's abolition to enhance legislative accountability.
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CongressHaley Stevens’ campaign clarifies filibuster stance after Michigan Democratic debateStevens made confusing statements and suggested that nixing the 60-vote rule would have helped Democrats block Trump’s tax bill. But that would not have stopped the measure.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) speaks in front of the Capitol on May 6.Tom Williams / Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 29, 2026, 10:58 AM EDTBy Sahil KapurRep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., seemed to give conflicting answers about what to do about the Senate’s 60-vote filibuster rule during a wide-ranging Senate Democratic primary debate Thursday.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.“The filibuster must go so that we…
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