Senate Republicans block Democrats' voting rights bill
With a 50-50 vote, the effort, which garnered last-minute backing from Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, fell far short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster.
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GOP expected to reject voting rights bill
Republicans and Democrats are set to clash over voting rights and election reform during a major showdown on Capitol Hill. The Senate is expected to vote on sweeping legislation that President Biden and Democrats argue protects democracy but Republicans call a federal power grab and plan to block from moving forward by using the filibuster. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green with a closer look at the latest developments.
Democratss press forward with election reform vote
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will hold a procedural vote on Democrats' S1 or the "For the People Act" on Tuesday, despite opposition to the bill from Republicans and even members of the Democratic party. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, Politico "Playbook" co-author Tara Palmeri and LA Times White House reporter Eli Stokols join CBSN's "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with details on the battle over voting rights, the latest on infrastructure negotiations and a new poll that shows conservatives rallying behind Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over former President Trump.
Senate vote looms on "For the People Act"
The Senate will hold a vote on Tuesday on Democrats' major voting rights and election reform overhaul called the "For the People Act." Elizabeth Hira of the Brennan Center joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss why the bill is necessary to preserve American democracy.
Manchin circulates list of demands for voting legislation
Manchin circulated a list of provisions he would support in the sweeping voting and elections bill up for consideration in the Senate.
Arizona election audit reaches final stages
Arizona Republicans' audit of 2020 election ballots is nearing a close. CBSN Washington reporter Cailtin Huey-Burns spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the audit.
John Lewis voting rights bill faces bleak future in the Senate
The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act would restore a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Senate could extend LGBTQ+ protections
As the sixth anniversary of same-sex marriage legalization approaches, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the Senate could vote on the Equality Act this month. The legislation would extend legal protections for the LGBTQ+ community under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In addition to the Equality Act, Senate Democrats are hoping to push forward with voting rights reform. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss.
What's next for federal voting rights bill?
Democratic Senator Joe Manchin remains firm in his opposition to the For the People Act, despite the urging of civil rights leader at a meeting Tuesday. His opposition likely dooms the voting rights legislation in a closely divided Senate. Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, was at that meeting and joined CBSN to discuss how it went and what comes next.
Analyzing GOP-led efforts to restrict voting rights
While Democrats in Congress work to expand voting rights, Republican-led efforts to restrict voting rights are spreading across the country. Georgia, Arizona and Florida have all recently passed legislation limiting voting and now experts are worried others will follow. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with more.
Manchin meets with civil rights leaders after rejecting voting bill
Manchin met virtually with leaders of several civil rights organizations on Tuesday morning.
Manchin plans to block voting rights bill
West Virginia Democratic Senator Joe Manchin vowed to block a sweeping election reform bill. He also said he would never end the legislative filibuster. Antjuan Seawright, a CBS News political contributor and a Democratic strategist, and Leslie Sanchez, a CBS News political analyst and a Republican strategist, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look at what this means for President Biden's agenda.
Manchin to vote against Dems’ election bill
Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia said Sunday on CBS News' "Face the Nation" that he would oppose Democrats' sweeping voting rights bill, dealing a blow to a key item on President Biden's agenda. Weijia Jiang reports.
Manchin says he'll vote against Democratic elections bill
Manchin announced his opposition to the House-passed For the People Act in an op-ed Sunday.
Face The Nation: Rice, Manchin, Moynihan
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice input on the U.S. Capitol insurrection, Senator Joe Manchin opposing the For the People Act, the U.S. economy rebound from the pandemic and Vice President Kamala Harris first trip foreign trip.
Manchin says he'll vote against Democratic elections bill
Senator Joe Manchin says he will oppose the For the People Act, and reiterated his opposition to eliminating the filibuster in the Senate.
White House rolls out incentives to increase vaccinations
President Biden announced a list of incentives Wednesday to encourage Americans to get their coronavirus shots in an attempt to meet his goal of having 70% of U.S. adults partially vaccinated by July 4. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
White House responds to JBS cyberattack
U.S. officials believe Russian hackers targeted JBS, the world's largest meatpacking company. This comes just weeks before President Biden's planned summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN with the latest developments plus new details on congressional infrastructure talks.
Biden honors victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
President Biden on Tuesday traveled to Oklahoma to mark 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre. CBS News political contributor and Washington Post White House reporter Sean Sullivan joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss new initiatives the president proposed during his trip and the rest of the day's top political headlines.
Hagel calls for January 6 commission
Hopes for a bipartisan commission to look into the January 6 attack on the Capitol are dimming as numerous Republican lawmakers announced their opposition. Chuck Hagel, a former Republican senator who served as defense secretary under President Obama, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss why he believes the commission is necessary.
Sen. Manchin: "It's gun sense"
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, joins "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss gun legislation proposals and the potential impact on West Virginia of President Trump's proposed tariffs.
Open: Face the Nation, March 4th
This week on "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan interviews Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, Senator Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, and Director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy Peter Navarro. Plus, we'll hear from Andrew Pollack, the father of Parkland victim Meadow Pollack.
Sen. Manchin on Trump meeting, gun reform
Senator Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, joins CBSN from Capitol Hill to talk about today's meeting with President Trump, Dick's Sporting Goods' decision to stop selling assault weapons, and the search for bipartisan agreement about what should be done about guns.
Sen. Manchin on Trump's first SOTU
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia joins "CBS This Morning" from Capitol Hill to discuss what he liked about President Trump's first State of the Union address. Manchin also discusses the president's infrastructure plan, the special counsel Russia investigation, and the president's potential release of a classified memo claiming the FBI and Justice Department engaged in surveillance abuses against Trump campaign officials.
Bipartisan DACA progress
Senator Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, joins "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson to discuss the negotiations on DACA and the possibility of a government shutdown.
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