A silent filibuster allows a 40-senator minority to block a bill *without even debating* Literally, they can block a bill by sleeping. Luckily, @LeaderJohnThune can simply require debate (talking filibuster), and eventually the bill will go to a vote and pass. So, if he refuses to do this, he is co-signing defeat. Not just abstract defeat. Defeat of the will of 84% of Americans, and the demise of secure elections. This is unacceptable. There is no greater priority than secure elections.