Audio May 15, 2012

Georgia Dem: Filibuster Undemocratic

Representative Henry ("Hank") Johnson (D-Ga.) discusses the implications of the filibuster rule.

By Gabriella Landeros

After Common Cause filed a lawsuit in a D.C. District Court challenging the filibuster’s legality, Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) charged that the procedure is undemocratic.

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