Ed Markey: Senate filibuster

Ed Markey (D) · U.S. Senator (Massachusetts; on Nov. 3, 2026 ballot)

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 2026-10-15: exact text found at the source URL.

NOW · 2020-10-26

“As soon as the Democrats retake the Senate we must abolish the filibuster.”

Source: Post on X by @SenMarkey on the filibuster, 2020-10-26
Verified 2026-10-15: exact text found at the source URL.

Context: The 2017 statement is a joint letter signed by 61 senators, including Sen. Markey. His 2020 post came the day Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed.

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