These 12 Democrats Defended The Filibuster In 2017. Now, They Want It Abolished. What Changed?

In 2017, multiple U.S. Senators signed onto a letter from Republican Senator Susan Collins and Democratic Senator Chris Coons, urging Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer to leave the filibuster in place.

“Democrats want the Senate to work, and we are willing to partner with our colleagues across the aisle if we can get things done for the American people,” said Senator Coons. “We have a long way to go to heal the wounds between our two parties, but this letter is a small first step towards that important goal.”