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McConnell Says He’ll Make Deal, Backs Off on Filibuster

  • GOP leader cites assurances on filibuster from two Democrats
  • Both sides claim win, but McConnell’s position was risky
Mitch McConnell walks through the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 25.

Mitch McConnell walks through the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 25.

Photographer: Ting Shen/Bloomberg

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Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said he’s ready to make a deal allowing Democrats to take control of the evenly divided Senate, relenting after it became clear Democrats didn’t have the votes to eliminate the filibuster.

This means Republicans can still block key parts of President Joe Biden’s agenda.