Biden to support ending filibuster to protect abortion access

President Biden announced that he supports Congress ending the filibuster in order to pass legislation creating a national right to abortion and codifying Roe v. Wade.

President Biden said he would support Congress ending the filibuster to pass legislation protecting a national right to abortion on Thursday.

Biden made the comments in response to questions from reporters during a press conference in Spain. Biden originally supported the filibuster when he entered office. 

President Biden speaks during a news conference on the final day of the NATO summit in Madrid, Thursday, June 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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