Manchin says he still supports filibuster, but leaves door open for more party-line votes

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Mar 07, 2021 Manchin says he still supports filibuster, but leaves door open for more party-line votes Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., one of the crucial swing-votes in the Senate Democrats' slim majority, said Sunday that he won't bend in his support for the filibuster, a Senate rule that forces bipartisan support to pass legislation. "I'm not going to change my mind on the filibuster," Manchin said in an interview with "Meet the Press." "It takes listening to the minority to make sure the majority is getting it right." But he added that he would be open to Democrats passing important legislation like voting reforms by a party-line vote if bipartisan negotiations fail. Read More Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News Check out all of NBCNEWS Newsletters here. Update Preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy Update Preferences Unsubscribe Contact Privacy