Manchin stands firm on filibuster, Dem plans for debt ceiling hike thwarted

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said Wednesday “nothing’s changing” when it comes to his stance on the filibuster – suggesting Democratic attempts to raise the debt ceiling could again be thwarted.

Republicans in the upper chamber, who have already voted twice against raising the U.S. debt limit, are expected to block another vote Wednesday. 

Earlier this week, reports showed Democrats were considering changing chamber rules to create an exception to the filibuster and allow the debt limit to be increased by a simple majority.