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    White House Says Democrats Might Revisit Filibuster Rules If Voting Rights Bill Fails

    The controversial practice to stop a Senate proposal from being brought to a vote has caused some infighting among Democrats.
    by Alana Wise Jun 21, 2021 3 minutes
    White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds a press briefing at the White House on Monday. Reporters asked about the administration's next steps on voting rights.
    Updated June 21, 2021 at 9:04 PM ET

    The White House on Monday opened the door to revisiting the filibuster — a hotly contested issue across political lines — setting the stage for a bitter congressional fight to do away with the controversial debate tactic.

    Responding to a question about Tuesday's Senate debate on voting rights legislation, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said: "As it relates to the filibuster, I don't think you have to take

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