Kamala Harris: Senate filibuster

Kamala Harris (D) · Senator (2017); Vice President (2022)

Topic: Senate filibuster

THEN · 2017-04-07

“we are united in our determination to preserve the ability of Members to engage in extended debate when bills are on the Senate floor.”

Source: Bipartisan letter to Senate leaders, Apr. 7, 2017 (collins.senate.gov)
Verified 2026-10-13: exact text found at the source URL.

NOW · 2022-01-11

“And nowhere -- nowhere -- does the Constitution give a minority the right to unilaterally block legislation.”

Source: Remarks on protecting the right to vote (White House archives)
Verified 2026-10-13: exact text found at the source URL.

Context: The 2017 statement is a joint letter signed by 61 senators, including then-Senator Harris. It concerned legislation; the 2022 remarks concerned voting-rights legislation.

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