QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the Senate end use of the filibuster?
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The filibuster has become a major issue in Congress.
Progressive Democrats say it should be eliminated because the threat of a filibuster means the minority Republicans are able to hold up key legislation. The Senate's 50-50 split means Democrats don't have the votes needed to end a filibuster and force a vote.
Republicans and some moderate Democrats such as West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin say the filibuster provides an important check on the congressional majority.
What do you think? Should the filibuster go away? Vote in the poll below.