This is absolutely shameful -- Mitch McConnell has once again proven that he will always put partisan politics before the best interest of the American people.

He and his GOP Senate allies abused the filibuster to shut down discussion on the For the People Act (H.R. 1/S. 1). That’s right -- it didn’t matter that the bill is enormously popular with constituents nationwide or that it’d help voters of all parties and backgrounds be heard.

Because McConnell can take advantage of this undemocratic parliamentary loophole -- he has a total stranglehold over Congress’ agenda. And that means he can block progress on just about any issue he wants.

That’s outrageous. How can Congress truly represent the American people when a handful of partisan politicians have the power to completely stifle the will of the voters?

67% of American voters want the For the People Act. [1] And right now, this bill couldn’t be more important -- as GOP lawmakers in swing states like Georgia and Florida are doing everything in their power to limit the freedom to vote.

The For the People Act deserves a fair up-or-down vote, which is why we’re urging the Senate to make abolishing the filibuster a priority. This is hardly a radical idea -- the filibuster has changed many times over, major political figures from various ideological backgrounds support eliminating it, and it doesn’t even appear in the Constitution.

Our fight for the For the People Act is far from over. But if we want to move this all-important bill forward -- we must be able to push through Mitch McConnell’s blockade. Add your name today.

1) https://www.splcenter.org/news/2021/05/06/new-splc-poll-two-thirds-voters-support-passage-people-act