In a speech in Georgia, President Biden called for passage of voting rights reforms, including if necessary, getting rid of congressional rules that require 60 senators to support most legislation.
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The president and vice president travel to Georgia to make the case for voting rights legislation. The state has been ground zero for debate over voting and elections reforms.