(AXIOS) Former President Obama endorsed a slew of progressive policies related to voting rights during his eulogy for the late Rep. John Lewis on Thursday, including abolishing the Senate filibuster.
Why it matters: Revoking the Senate’s long-standing 60-vote threshold used by senators to delay or block legislative action would significantly limit the minority party’s power in the chamber.
The big picture … Obama said removing the filibuster may be necessary to pass the following legislation: