Arizona Senator Voices Opposition To Reforming Senate Filibuster

Arizona Senator Voices Opposition To Reforming Senate Filibuster

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President Joe Biden met with Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema to discuss changing Senate filibuster rules to pass voting rights legislation. Sinema supports the legislation but opposes altering filibuster rules, citing concerns about division. Her stance has disappointed many in Arizona, including Democrats and community groups. As long as Sinema and Manchin oppose filibuster changes, the voting rights legislation is unlikely to pass.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of President Biden's meeting with Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema?

To discuss economic policies

To gain support for changing filibuster rules

To plan a new healthcare initiative

To address climate change issues

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique aspect of the voting rights legislation does President Biden emphasize?

The cost of the legislation

The environmental impact

The speed of its implementation

Who counts the votes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Senator Kyrsten Sinema's position on the filibuster?

She supports changing it

She is undecided

She has no opinion

She opposes changing it

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Arizona Democrats and community groups react to Sinema's decision?

With celebration

With indifference

With enthusiasm

With disappointment

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential outcome of the voting rights legislation due to the filibuster opposition?

It appears doomed to failure

It will be delayed

It will pass easily

It will be revised