McConnell threatens ‘scorched-earth’ Senate if Democrats end filibuster

Published March 16, 2021 4:06pm ET



Republican leaders have long warned Democrats against ending the 60-vote threshold to pass legislation in the Senate.

On Tuesday, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell outlined the “scorched-earth” path the GOP would take if Democrats carry out their threat to end the filibuster. It would shut down the Senate, McConnell warned.

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