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{"found_url":"https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/opinion\/everything-standing-in-the-way-of-federal-legalization-in-2021\/","crawl_time":1776519942,"first_indexed_time":1619613715,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,thefreshtoast!\/opinion\/everything-standing-in-the-way-of-federal-legalization-in-2021\/ s443","src_root_hash":"11646565763692230783","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Everything Standing In The Way Of Federal Legalization In 2021 - The Fresh Toast","meta_descriptions":["The Fresh Toast - The only way Senate Democrats have been able to bypass Republican opposition so far this year and move forward with its agenda is through budget reconciliation. - Opinion"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"The only way Senate Democrats have been able to bypass Republican opposition so far this year and move forward with its agenda is through budget reconciliation.\nCannabis advocates are still waiting to see the bill that the Democratic Senate has promised to throw down in an effort to legalize marijuana at the federal level. They are excited about the possibilities. After all, the Democrats have control of Congress this year, so getting marijuana matters pushed through should be a piece of cake. Only that’s not entirely true.\nThere are still immense challenges in getting any cannabis reform measure through the halls of Congress this year, and some of the roadblocks for legalization begin with the Democratic party itself.\n \nPhoto by Darren415\/Getty Images\nAlthough Democrats have majority rule in the U.S. Senate, it is only by a slim majority. This means they will need every bit of support from their own part, not to mention some backing from Republicans to get any pot-related measure beyond a discussion. A marijuana bill would need 60 Senators to sign off on it to beat the filibuster, an old Senate rule that demands a super majority on controversial issues. \nBut Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer won’t even be able to count on the whole of the Democratic Party to help pass marijuana legislation in 2021. Not every one of them favors such action. Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire recently\ntold\nPolitico that “I do not support marijuana legalization.” Senator Jon Tester of Montana concurred. Marijuana legalization would “cause more problems than it solves,” he said. These are two votes that Schumer can’t afford to lose.\nRELATED:\nFilibuster Not Going Anywhere — What Does That Mean For Marijuana In 2021?\nNevertheless, Schumer is brainstorming ways to get the cannabis issue recognized in this Congress. He’s adamant about getting something passed, saying during\nhis recent 420 speech\non the Senate floor that “hopefully the next time this unofficial holiday 420 rolls around, our country will have made progress in addressing the massive\nover-criminalization of marijuana in a meaningful and comprehensive way.” The word on the street is that he’s even willing to make some concessions with his approach (allowing a less comprehensive measure if he thinks it will pass) to ensure some level of pot reform lands on the books. Still, even with compromise there are no guarantees. \n \nRELATED:\nHow Cannabis Banking Bill Fares In Senate Will Dictate Future Of National Marijuana Reform\nIt doesn’t even look like a measly cannabis banking bill known as the SAFE Banking Act is earning enough support to fly through the Senate. The bill recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is now lingering around the entrance of the upper chamber, waiting for its time to shine. But standing there in the way is Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, chair of the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and he’s not allowing SAFE Banking to get a fair shake. “This committee’s been too much about Wall Street and not enough about housing, not enough about rural and urban affairs and people’s everyday economic lives, and that’s my focus,” Brown\ntold\nCleveland.com. “I will look at this seriously. We’re not ready to move on it.”\n \nRELATED:\nWhy 2021 Should Prove The Year Of Federal Cannabis Legalization\nThe only way Senate Democrats have been able to bypass Republican opposition so far this year and move forward with its agenda is through budget reconciliation. This process is filibuster-proof, as it only requires a simple majority on financial issues. Cannabis advocates have asked Schumer if he will consider using the budget reconciliation to pass his comprehensive cannabis reform bill. And it sounds like he might try. “You will hear in a few weeks the legislation that’ll answer,” Schumer said. But\ntry\n is the operative word.\nPhoto by Jonathan Ernst\/Pool\/Getty Images\nAlthough it is perfectly fair for Senate Democrats to try to weasel their way into federal cannabis legalization by using the budget process, it probably won’t be approved. As we\nmentioned\nweeks ago, it would be up to the Senate Parliamentarian to decide if marijuana legalization could pass in this manner. But considering that the parliamentarian is responsible for nixing the Senate’s attempts to pass the $15 minimum wage earlier this year, marijuana legalization probably doesn’t stand a chance. Still, Democrats are going to push the envelope to see what sticks.\n \nMeanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has promised that any measure Democrats strongarm through Congress with budget reconciliation will be repealed as soon as the power structure changes. That could be as soon as 2022. It will be interesting to see what happens in the next few weeks. One thing is sure, Democrats will have to move carefully if they want to see cannabis reform land in a way that doesn’t end up a casualty of a savage political dust-up. ","attrs_markdown":"[Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/getfreshtoast\/ \"Facebook\")     [Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/getfreshtoast\/ \"Instagram\")     [Linkedin](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/the-fresh-toast \"Linkedin\")     [Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/getfreshtoast \"Twitter\")     [Youtube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCLj0JkTr0JiUbSshs5QxF9w \"Youtube\")\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/)\n- [LifeStyle](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/category\/culture\/)\n  - [Beauty](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/category\/beauty\/)\n  - [Celebrity](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/category\/celebrity\/)\n  - [Culture](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/category\/culture\/)\n  - [Food+Drink](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/food-drink\/)\n  - [Sports](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/category\/sports\/)\n  - 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They are excited about the possibilities. After all, the Democrats have control of Congress this year, so getting marijuana matters pushed through should be a piece of cake. Only that’s not entirely true.\n\nThere are still immense challenges in getting any cannabis reform measure through the halls of Congress this year, and some of the roadblocks for legalization begin with the Democratic party itself.\n\n![States Most Likely To Legalize Cannabis In 2021](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/the-majority-of-americans-support-decriminalizing-drugs-1024x614.jpg)\n\nPhoto by Darren415\/Getty Images\n\nAlthough Democrats have majority rule in the U.S. Senate, it is only by a slim majority. This means they will need every bit of support from their own part, not to mention some backing from Republicans to get any pot-related measure beyond a discussion. A marijuana bill would need 60 Senators to sign off on it to beat the filibuster, an old Senate rule that demands a super majority on controversial issues.\n\nBut Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer won’t even be able to count on the whole of the Democratic Party to help pass marijuana legislation in 2021. Not every one of them favors such action. Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire recently [told](https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2021\/04\/20\/senate-democrats-weed-legalization-schumer-483747) Politico that “I do not support marijuana legalization.” Senator Jon Tester of Montana concurred. Marijuana legalization would “cause more problems than it solves,” he said. These are two votes that Schumer can’t afford to lose.\n\n**RELATED: [Filibuster Not Going Anywhere — What Does That Mean For Marijuana In 2021?](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/marijuana-legislation\/filibuster-not-going-anywhere-what-does-that-mean-for-marijuana-in-2021\/ \"Filibuster Not Going Anywhere — What Does That Mean For Marijuana In 2021?\")**\n\nNevertheless, Schumer is brainstorming ways to get the cannabis issue recognized in this Congress. He’s adamant about getting something passed, saying during [his recent 420 speech](https:\/\/www.c-span.org\/video\/?c4959756\/user-clip-schumer-marijuana-reconciliation) on the Senate floor that “hopefully the next time this unofficial holiday 420 rolls around, our country will have made progress in addressing the massive over-criminalization of marijuana in a meaningful and comprehensive way.” The word on the street is that he’s even willing to make some concessions with his approach (allowing a less comprehensive measure if he thinks it will pass) to ensure some level of pot reform lands on the books. Still, even with compromise there are no guarantees.\n\n**RELATED: [How Cannabis Banking Bill Fares In Senate Will Dictate Future Of National Marijuana Reform](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/opinion\/how-cannabis-banking-bill-fares-in-senate-will-dictate-future-of-national-marijuana-reform\/ \"How Cannabis Banking Bill Fares In Senate Will Dictate Future Of National Marijuana Reform\")**\n\nIt doesn’t even look like a measly cannabis banking bill known as the SAFE Banking Act is earning enough support to fly through the Senate. The bill recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is now lingering around the entrance of the upper chamber, waiting for its time to shine. But standing there in the way is Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, chair of the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and he’s not allowing SAFE Banking to get a fair shake. “This committee’s been too much about Wall Street and not enough about housing, not enough about rural and urban affairs and people’s everyday economic lives, and that’s my focus,” Brown [told](https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/open\/2021\/04\/dont-hold-your-breath-on-passing-marijuana-banking-legislation-says-senate-banking-chair-sherrod-brown.html) Cleveland.com. “I will look at this seriously. We’re not ready to move on it.”\n\n**RELATED: [Why 2021 Should Prove The Year Of Federal Cannabis Legalization](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/opinion\/why-2021-should-prove-the-year-of-federal-cannabis-legalization\/ \"Why 2021 Should Prove The Year Of Federal Cannabis Legalization\")**\n\nThe only way Senate Democrats have been able to bypass Republican opposition so far this year and move forward with its agenda is through budget reconciliation. This process is filibuster-proof, as it only requires a simple majority on financial issues. Cannabis advocates have asked Schumer if he will consider using the budget reconciliation to pass his comprehensive cannabis reform bill. And it sounds like he might try. “You will hear in a few weeks the legislation that’ll answer,” Schumer said. But *try* is the operative word.\n\n![Will Chuck Schumer’s Latest Plan To Go Over GOP Heads Help Cannabis Reform?](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Will-Chuck-Schumers-Latest-Plan-To-Go-Over-GOP-Heads-Help-Cannabis-Reform-e1617143752744-1024x614.jpg)\n\nPhoto by Jonathan Ernst\/Pool\/Getty Images\n\nAlthough it is perfectly fair for Senate Democrats to try to weasel their way into federal cannabis legalization by using the budget process, it probably won’t be approved. As we [mentioned](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/marijuana-legislation\/will-chuck-schumers-latest-plan-to-go-over-gop-heads-help-cannabis-reform\/) weeks ago, it would be up to the Senate Parliamentarian to decide if marijuana legalization could pass in this manner. But considering that the parliamentarian is responsible for nixing the Senate’s attempts to pass the \\$15 minimum wage earlier this year, marijuana legalization probably doesn’t stand a chance. Still, Democrats are going to push the envelope to see what sticks.\n\nMeanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has promised that any measure Democrats strongarm through Congress with budget reconciliation will be repealed as soon as the power structure changes. That could be as soon as 2022. It will be interesting to see what happens in the next few weeks. One thing is sure, Democrats will have to move carefully if they want to see cannabis reform land in a way that doesn’t end up a casualty of a savage political dust-up.\n\n- Tags\n- [Chuck Schumer](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/tag\/chuck-schumer\/)\n- [Safe Banking Act](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/tag\/safe-banking-act\/)\n- [Sherrod Brown](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/tag\/sherrod-brown\/)\n\n[Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fthefreshtoast.com%2Fopinion%2Feverything-standing-in-the-way-of-federal-legalization-in-2021%2F \"Facebook\")\n\n[Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Everything+Standing+In+The+Way+Of+Federal+Legalization+In+2021&url=https%3A%2F%2Fthefreshtoast.com%2Fopinion%2Feverything-standing-in-the-way-of-federal-legalization-in-2021%2F&via=getfreshtoast \"Twitter\")\n\n[Linkedin](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/opinion\/everything-standing-in-the-way-of-federal-legalization-in-2021\/&title=Everything+Standing+In+The+Way+Of+Federal+Legalization+In+2021 \"Linkedin\")\n\n[Email](<mailto:?subject=Everything Standing In The Way Of Federal Legalization In 2021&body=https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/opinion\/everything-standing-in-the-way-of-federal-legalization-in-2021\/> \"Email\")\n\n[Print](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/opinion\/everything-standing-in-the-way-of-federal-legalization-in-2021\/ \"Print\")\n\nPrevious article\n\n[10 Most Potent Sativa Strains On The Market](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/cannabis\/10-most-potent-sativa-strains-on-the-market-in-2021\/)\n\nNext article\n\n[Do Cannabis Products Over Promise And Under Deliver](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/cannabis\/do-cannabis-products-over-promise-and-under-deliver\/)\n\n#### MUST READ\n[Cannabis](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/category\/cannabis\/)\n\n### [Is The Sober Movement Facing A Cannabis Crisis](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/culture\/is-the-sober-movement-facing-a-cannabis-crisis\/ \"Is The Sober Movement Facing A Cannabis Crisis\")\n[Amy Hansen](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/author\/amy-hansen\/) \\-\n\nMarch 20, 2026\n\nThe sober curious movement is splitting as cannabis rises, redefining wellness, nightlife, and modern social identity\n\n### [New York Opens The Door For Consumer Convenient THC Drinks](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/culture\/new-york-opens-the-door-for-consumer-convenient-thc-drinks\/ \"New York Opens The Door For Consumer Convenient THC Drinks\")\n[Culture](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/category\/culture\/)\n\nFebruary 19, 2026\n\n### [The Skinny On Mardi Gras In New Orleans](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/culture\/the-skinny-on-mardi-gras-in-new-orleans\/ \"The Skinny On Mardi Gras In New Orleans\")\n[Culture](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/category\/culture\/)\n\nFebruary 17, 2026\n\n### [Cannabis Is Quietly Reshaping Mardi Gras Culture](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/culture\/cannabis-is-quietly-reshaping-mardi-gras-culture\/ \"Cannabis Is Quietly Reshaping Mardi Gras Culture\")\n[Cannabis](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/category\/cannabis\/)\n\nFebruary 16, 2026\n\n#### MORE BY THIS AUTHOR\n[News](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/category\/news\/)\n\n### [What About Increased Use In Adolescents In Legal Weed State](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/news\/what-about-increased-use-in-adolescents-in-legal-weed-state\/ \"What About Increased Use In Adolescents In Legal Weed State\")\n[Mike Adams](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/author\/mike-adams\/) \\-\n\nOctober 10, 2023\n\nNo mother or father wants to think that progressive drug policies might harm their children and put them on the path to addiction.\n\n### [Does Marijuana Increase Desire](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/wellness\/does-marijuana-increase-desire-2\/ \"Does Marijuana Increase Desire\")\n[Sex](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/category\/sex\/)\n\nSeptember 15, 2023\n\n### [Marijuana More Potent Than In The 70s](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/news\/marijuana-more-potent-than-in-the-70s\/ \"Marijuana More Potent Than In The 70s\")\n[News](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/category\/news\/)\n\nSeptember 12, 2023\n\n### [How Long Will You Be High](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/cannabis\/how-long-will-you-be-high\/ \"How Long Will You Be High\")\n[Cannabis](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/category\/cannabis\/)\n\nAugust 14, 2023\n\n![](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/wp-content\/themes\/Newspaper-child\/images\/fresh--mug.jpg)\n\n### Don't Miss Your Weekly Dose of The Fresh Toast.\nStay informed with exclusive news briefs delivered directly to your inbox every Friday.\n\nWe respect your privacy. Unsubscribe anytime.\n\nThe Fresh Toast is an award-winning lifestyle & health platform with a side of cannabis. We work hard each day to bring uplifting and informative information about culture, weed, celebrity, tech and medical marijuana.\n\n[Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/getfreshtoast\/ \"Facebook\")\n\n[Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/getfreshtoast\/ \"Instagram\")\n\n[Linkedin](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/the-fresh-toast \"Linkedin\")\n\n[Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/getfreshtoast \"Twitter\")\n\n[Youtube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCLj0JkTr0JiUbSshs5QxF9w \"Youtube\")\n\n© Copyright @2020\n\n- [About](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/about\/)\n- [Copyright Policy](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/copyright-policy\/)\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/contact-us\/)\n- [Advertise](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/advertise\/)\n- [Retailers](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/retailer\/)\n- [Contribute Content](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/contribute\/)\n- [Press](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/press\/)\n- [Partners](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/partners\/)\n- [Feedback](mailto:feedback@thefreshtoast.com)\n- [User Agreement](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/user-agreement\/)","attrs_readable_markdown":"## The only way Senate Democrats have been able to bypass Republican opposition so far this year and move forward with its agenda is through budget reconciliation.\nCannabis advocates are still waiting to see the bill that the Democratic Senate has promised to throw down in an effort to legalize marijuana at the federal level. They are excited about the possibilities. After all, the Democrats have control of Congress this year, so getting marijuana matters pushed through should be a piece of cake. Only that’s not entirely true.\n\nThere are still immense challenges in getting any cannabis reform measure through the halls of Congress this year, and some of the roadblocks for legalization begin with the Democratic party itself.\n\n![States Most Likely To Legalize Cannabis In 2021](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/the-majority-of-americans-support-decriminalizing-drugs-1024x614.jpg)\n\nPhoto by Darren415\/Getty Images\n\nAlthough Democrats have majority rule in the U.S. Senate, it is only by a slim majority. This means they will need every bit of support from their own part, not to mention some backing from Republicans to get any pot-related measure beyond a discussion. A marijuana bill would need 60 Senators to sign off on it to beat the filibuster, an old Senate rule that demands a super majority on controversial issues.\n\nBut Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer won’t even be able to count on the whole of the Democratic Party to help pass marijuana legislation in 2021. Not every one of them favors such action. Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire recently [told](https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2021\/04\/20\/senate-democrats-weed-legalization-schumer-483747) Politico that “I do not support marijuana legalization.” Senator Jon Tester of Montana concurred. Marijuana legalization would “cause more problems than it solves,” he said. These are two votes that Schumer can’t afford to lose.\n\n**RELATED: [Filibuster Not Going Anywhere — What Does That Mean For Marijuana In 2021?](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/marijuana-legislation\/filibuster-not-going-anywhere-what-does-that-mean-for-marijuana-in-2021\/ \"Filibuster Not Going Anywhere — What Does That Mean For Marijuana In 2021?\")**\n\nNevertheless, Schumer is brainstorming ways to get the cannabis issue recognized in this Congress. He’s adamant about getting something passed, saying during [his recent 420 speech](https:\/\/www.c-span.org\/video\/?c4959756\/user-clip-schumer-marijuana-reconciliation) on the Senate floor that “hopefully the next time this unofficial holiday 420 rolls around, our country will have made progress in addressing the massive over-criminalization of marijuana in a meaningful and comprehensive way.” The word on the street is that he’s even willing to make some concessions with his approach (allowing a less comprehensive measure if he thinks it will pass) to ensure some level of pot reform lands on the books. Still, even with compromise there are no guarantees.\n\n**RELATED: [How Cannabis Banking Bill Fares In Senate Will Dictate Future Of National Marijuana Reform](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/opinion\/how-cannabis-banking-bill-fares-in-senate-will-dictate-future-of-national-marijuana-reform\/ \"How Cannabis Banking Bill Fares In Senate Will Dictate Future Of National Marijuana Reform\")**\n\nIt doesn’t even look like a measly cannabis banking bill known as the SAFE Banking Act is earning enough support to fly through the Senate. The bill recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is now lingering around the entrance of the upper chamber, waiting for its time to shine. But standing there in the way is Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, chair of the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and he’s not allowing SAFE Banking to get a fair shake. “This committee’s been too much about Wall Street and not enough about housing, not enough about rural and urban affairs and people’s everyday economic lives, and that’s my focus,” Brown [told](https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/open\/2021\/04\/dont-hold-your-breath-on-passing-marijuana-banking-legislation-says-senate-banking-chair-sherrod-brown.html) Cleveland.com. “I will look at this seriously. We’re not ready to move on it.”\n\n**RELATED: [Why 2021 Should Prove The Year Of Federal Cannabis Legalization](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/opinion\/why-2021-should-prove-the-year-of-federal-cannabis-legalization\/ \"Why 2021 Should Prove The Year Of Federal Cannabis Legalization\")**\n\nThe only way Senate Democrats have been able to bypass Republican opposition so far this year and move forward with its agenda is through budget reconciliation. This process is filibuster-proof, as it only requires a simple majority on financial issues. Cannabis advocates have asked Schumer if he will consider using the budget reconciliation to pass his comprehensive cannabis reform bill. And it sounds like he might try. “You will hear in a few weeks the legislation that’ll answer,” Schumer said. But *try* is the operative word.\n\n![Will Chuck Schumer’s Latest Plan To Go Over GOP Heads Help Cannabis Reform?](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Will-Chuck-Schumers-Latest-Plan-To-Go-Over-GOP-Heads-Help-Cannabis-Reform-e1617143752744-1024x614.jpg)\n\nPhoto by Jonathan Ernst\/Pool\/Getty Images\n\nAlthough it is perfectly fair for Senate Democrats to try to weasel their way into federal cannabis legalization by using the budget process, it probably won’t be approved. As we [mentioned](https:\/\/thefreshtoast.com\/marijuana-legislation\/will-chuck-schumers-latest-plan-to-go-over-gop-heads-help-cannabis-reform\/) weeks ago, it would be up to the Senate Parliamentarian to decide if marijuana legalization could pass in this manner. But considering that the parliamentarian is responsible for nixing the Senate’s attempts to pass the \\$15 minimum wage earlier this year, marijuana legalization probably doesn’t stand a chance. 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Boilerpipe Text	The only way Senate Democrats have been able to bypass Republican opposition so far this year and move forward with its agenda is through budget reconciliation. Cannabis advocates are still waiting to see the bill that the Democratic Senate has promised to throw down in an effort to legalize marijuana at the federal level. They are excited about the possibilities. After all, the Democrats have control of Congress this year, so getting marijuana matters pushed through should be a piece of cake. Only that’s not entirely true. There are still immense challenges in getting any cannabis reform measure through the halls of Congress this year, and some of the roadblocks for legalization begin with the Democratic party itself. Photo by Darren415/Getty Images Although Democrats have majority rule in the U.S. Senate, it is only by a slim majority. This means they will need every bit of support from their own part, not to mention some backing from Republicans to get any pot-related measure beyond a discussion. A marijuana bill would need 60 Senators to sign off on it to beat the filibuster, an old Senate rule that demands a super majority on controversial issues. But Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer won’t even be able to count on the whole of the Democratic Party to help pass marijuana legislation in 2021. Not every one of them favors such action. Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire recently told Politico that “I do not support marijuana legalization.” Senator Jon Tester of Montana concurred. Marijuana legalization would “cause more problems than it solves,” he said. These are two votes that Schumer can’t afford to lose. RELATED: Filibuster Not Going Anywhere — What Does That Mean For Marijuana In 2021? Nevertheless, Schumer is brainstorming ways to get the cannabis issue recognized in this Congress. He’s adamant about getting something passed, saying during his recent 420 speech on the Senate floor that “hopefully the next time this unofficial holiday 420 rolls around, our country will have made progress in addressing the massive over-criminalization of marijuana in a meaningful and comprehensive way.” The word on the street is that he’s even willing to make some concessions with his approach (allowing a less comprehensive measure if he thinks it will pass) to ensure some level of pot reform lands on the books. Still, even with compromise there are no guarantees. RELATED: How Cannabis Banking Bill Fares In Senate Will Dictate Future Of National Marijuana Reform It doesn’t even look like a measly cannabis banking bill known as the SAFE Banking Act is earning enough support to fly through the Senate. The bill recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is now lingering around the entrance of the upper chamber, waiting for its time to shine. But standing there in the way is Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, chair of the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and he’s not allowing SAFE Banking to get a fair shake. “This committee’s been too much about Wall Street and not enough about housing, not enough about rural and urban affairs and people’s everyday economic lives, and that’s my focus,” Brown told Cleveland.com. “I will look at this seriously. We’re not ready to move on it.” RELATED: Why 2021 Should Prove The Year Of Federal Cannabis Legalization The only way Senate Democrats have been able to bypass Republican opposition so far this year and move forward with its agenda is through budget reconciliation. This process is filibuster-proof, as it only requires a simple majority on financial issues. Cannabis advocates have asked Schumer if he will consider using the budget reconciliation to pass his comprehensive cannabis reform bill. And it sounds like he might try. “You will hear in a few weeks the legislation that’ll answer,” Schumer said. But try is the operative word. Photo by Jonathan Ernst/Pool/Getty Images Although it is perfectly fair for Senate Democrats to try to weasel their way into federal cannabis legalization by using the budget process, it probably won’t be approved. As we mentioned weeks ago, it would be up to the Senate Parliamentarian to decide if marijuana legalization could pass in this manner. But considering that the parliamentarian is responsible for nixing the Senate’s attempts to pass the $15 minimum wage earlier this year, marijuana legalization probably doesn’t stand a chance. Still, Democrats are going to push the envelope to see what sticks. Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has promised that any measure Democrats strongarm through Congress with budget reconciliation will be repealed as soon as the power structure changes. That could be as soon as 2022. It will be interesting to see what happens in the next few weeks. One thing is sure, Democrats will have to move carefully if they want to see cannabis reform land in a way that doesn’t end up a casualty of a savage political dust-up.
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Cannabis advocates are still waiting to see the bill that the Democratic Senate has promised to throw down in an effort to legalize marijuana at the federal level. They are excited about the possibilities. After all, the Democrats have control of Congress this year, so getting marijuana matters pushed through should be a piece of cake. Only that’s not entirely true. There are still immense challenges in getting any cannabis reform measure through the halls of Congress this year, and some of the roadblocks for legalization begin with the Democratic party itself. ![States Most Likely To Legalize Cannabis In 2021](https://thefreshtoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/the-majority-of-americans-support-decriminalizing-drugs-1024x614.jpg) Photo by Darren415/Getty Images Although Democrats have majority rule in the U.S. Senate, it is only by a slim majority. This means they will need every bit of support from their own part, not to mention some backing from Republicans to get any pot-related measure beyond a discussion. A marijuana bill would need 60 Senators to sign off on it to beat the filibuster, an old Senate rule that demands a super majority on controversial issues. But Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer won’t even be able to count on the whole of the Democratic Party to help pass marijuana legislation in 2021. Not every one of them favors such action. Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire recently [told](https://www.politico.com/news/2021/04/20/senate-democrats-weed-legalization-schumer-483747) Politico that “I do not support marijuana legalization.” Senator Jon Tester of Montana concurred. Marijuana legalization would “cause more problems than it solves,” he said. These are two votes that Schumer can’t afford to lose. RELATED: [Filibuster Not Going Anywhere — What Does That Mean For Marijuana In 2021?](https://thefreshtoast.com/marijuana-legislation/filibuster-not-going-anywhere-what-does-that-mean-for-marijuana-in-2021/ "Filibuster Not Going Anywhere — What Does That Mean For Marijuana In 2021?") Nevertheless, Schumer is brainstorming ways to get the cannabis issue recognized in this Congress. He’s adamant about getting something passed, saying during [his recent 420 speech](https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4959756/user-clip-schumer-marijuana-reconciliation) on the Senate floor that “hopefully the next time this unofficial holiday 420 rolls around, our country will have made progress in addressing the massive over-criminalization of marijuana in a meaningful and comprehensive way.” The word on the street is that he’s even willing to make some concessions with his approach (allowing a less comprehensive measure if he thinks it will pass) to ensure some level of pot reform lands on the books. Still, even with compromise there are no guarantees. RELATED: [How Cannabis Banking Bill Fares In Senate Will Dictate Future Of National Marijuana Reform](https://thefreshtoast.com/opinion/how-cannabis-banking-bill-fares-in-senate-will-dictate-future-of-national-marijuana-reform/ "How Cannabis Banking Bill Fares In Senate Will Dictate Future Of National Marijuana Reform") It doesn’t even look like a measly cannabis banking bill known as the SAFE Banking Act is earning enough support to fly through the Senate. The bill recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is now lingering around the entrance of the upper chamber, waiting for its time to shine. But standing there in the way is Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, chair of the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and he’s not allowing SAFE Banking to get a fair shake. “This committee’s been too much about Wall Street and not enough about housing, not enough about rural and urban affairs and people’s everyday economic lives, and that’s my focus,” Brown [told](https://www.cleveland.com/open/2021/04/dont-hold-your-breath-on-passing-marijuana-banking-legislation-says-senate-banking-chair-sherrod-brown.html) Cleveland.com. “I will look at this seriously. We’re not ready to move on it.” RELATED: [Why 2021 Should Prove The Year Of Federal Cannabis Legalization](https://thefreshtoast.com/opinion/why-2021-should-prove-the-year-of-federal-cannabis-legalization/ "Why 2021 Should Prove The Year Of Federal Cannabis Legalization") The only way Senate Democrats have been able to bypass Republican opposition so far this year and move forward with its agenda is through budget reconciliation. This process is filibuster-proof, as it only requires a simple majority on financial issues. Cannabis advocates have asked Schumer if he will consider using the budget reconciliation to pass his comprehensive cannabis reform bill. And it sounds like he might try. “You will hear in a few weeks the legislation that’ll answer,” Schumer said. But try is the operative word. ![Will Chuck Schumer’s Latest Plan To Go Over GOP Heads Help Cannabis Reform?](https://thefreshtoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Will-Chuck-Schumers-Latest-Plan-To-Go-Over-GOP-Heads-Help-Cannabis-Reform-e1617143752744-1024x614.jpg) Photo by Jonathan Ernst/Pool/Getty Images Although it is perfectly fair for Senate Democrats to try to weasel their way into federal cannabis legalization by using the budget process, it probably won’t be approved. As we [mentioned](https://thefreshtoast.com/marijuana-legislation/will-chuck-schumers-latest-plan-to-go-over-gop-heads-help-cannabis-reform/) weeks ago, it would be up to the Senate Parliamentarian to decide if marijuana legalization could pass in this manner. But considering that the parliamentarian is responsible for nixing the Senate’s attempts to pass the \$15 minimum wage earlier this year, marijuana legalization probably doesn’t stand a chance. Still, Democrats are going to push the envelope to see what sticks. Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has promised that any measure Democrats strongarm through Congress with budget reconciliation will be repealed as soon as the power structure changes. That could be as soon as 2022. It will be interesting to see what happens in the next few weeks. 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Readable Markdown	## The only way Senate Democrats have been able to bypass Republican opposition so far this year and move forward with its agenda is through budget reconciliation. Cannabis advocates are still waiting to see the bill that the Democratic Senate has promised to throw down in an effort to legalize marijuana at the federal level. They are excited about the possibilities. After all, the Democrats have control of Congress this year, so getting marijuana matters pushed through should be a piece of cake. Only that’s not entirely true. There are still immense challenges in getting any cannabis reform measure through the halls of Congress this year, and some of the roadblocks for legalization begin with the Democratic party itself. ![States Most Likely To Legalize Cannabis In 2021](https://thefreshtoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/the-majority-of-americans-support-decriminalizing-drugs-1024x614.jpg) Photo by Darren415/Getty Images Although Democrats have majority rule in the U.S. Senate, it is only by a slim majority. This means they will need every bit of support from their own part, not to mention some backing from Republicans to get any pot-related measure beyond a discussion. A marijuana bill would need 60 Senators to sign off on it to beat the filibuster, an old Senate rule that demands a super majority on controversial issues. But Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer won’t even be able to count on the whole of the Democratic Party to help pass marijuana legislation in 2021. Not every one of them favors such action. Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire recently [told](https://www.politico.com/news/2021/04/20/senate-democrats-weed-legalization-schumer-483747) Politico that “I do not support marijuana legalization.” Senator Jon Tester of Montana concurred. Marijuana legalization would “cause more problems than it solves,” he said. These are two votes that Schumer can’t afford to lose. RELATED: [Filibuster Not Going Anywhere — What Does That Mean For Marijuana In 2021?](https://thefreshtoast.com/marijuana-legislation/filibuster-not-going-anywhere-what-does-that-mean-for-marijuana-in-2021/ "Filibuster Not Going Anywhere — What Does That Mean For Marijuana In 2021?") Nevertheless, Schumer is brainstorming ways to get the cannabis issue recognized in this Congress. He’s adamant about getting something passed, saying during [his recent 420 speech](https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4959756/user-clip-schumer-marijuana-reconciliation) on the Senate floor that “hopefully the next time this unofficial holiday 420 rolls around, our country will have made progress in addressing the massive over-criminalization of marijuana in a meaningful and comprehensive way.” The word on the street is that he’s even willing to make some concessions with his approach (allowing a less comprehensive measure if he thinks it will pass) to ensure some level of pot reform lands on the books. Still, even with compromise there are no guarantees. RELATED: [How Cannabis Banking Bill Fares In Senate Will Dictate Future Of National Marijuana Reform](https://thefreshtoast.com/opinion/how-cannabis-banking-bill-fares-in-senate-will-dictate-future-of-national-marijuana-reform/ "How Cannabis Banking Bill Fares In Senate Will Dictate Future Of National Marijuana Reform") It doesn’t even look like a measly cannabis banking bill known as the SAFE Banking Act is earning enough support to fly through the Senate. The bill recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is now lingering around the entrance of the upper chamber, waiting for its time to shine. But standing there in the way is Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, chair of the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and he’s not allowing SAFE Banking to get a fair shake. “This committee’s been too much about Wall Street and not enough about housing, not enough about rural and urban affairs and people’s everyday economic lives, and that’s my focus,” Brown [told](https://www.cleveland.com/open/2021/04/dont-hold-your-breath-on-passing-marijuana-banking-legislation-says-senate-banking-chair-sherrod-brown.html) Cleveland.com. “I will look at this seriously. We’re not ready to move on it.” RELATED: [Why 2021 Should Prove The Year Of Federal Cannabis Legalization](https://thefreshtoast.com/opinion/why-2021-should-prove-the-year-of-federal-cannabis-legalization/ "Why 2021 Should Prove The Year Of Federal Cannabis Legalization") The only way Senate Democrats have been able to bypass Republican opposition so far this year and move forward with its agenda is through budget reconciliation. This process is filibuster-proof, as it only requires a simple majority on financial issues. Cannabis advocates have asked Schumer if he will consider using the budget reconciliation to pass his comprehensive cannabis reform bill. And it sounds like he might try. “You will hear in a few weeks the legislation that’ll answer,” Schumer said. But try is the operative word. ![Will Chuck Schumer’s Latest Plan To Go Over GOP Heads Help Cannabis Reform?](https://thefreshtoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Will-Chuck-Schumers-Latest-Plan-To-Go-Over-GOP-Heads-Help-Cannabis-Reform-e1617143752744-1024x614.jpg) Photo by Jonathan Ernst/Pool/Getty Images Although it is perfectly fair for Senate Democrats to try to weasel their way into federal cannabis legalization by using the budget process, it probably won’t be approved. As we [mentioned](https://thefreshtoast.com/marijuana-legislation/will-chuck-schumers-latest-plan-to-go-over-gop-heads-help-cannabis-reform/) weeks ago, it would be up to the Senate Parliamentarian to decide if marijuana legalization could pass in this manner. But considering that the parliamentarian is responsible for nixing the Senate’s attempts to pass the \$15 minimum wage earlier this year, marijuana legalization probably doesn’t stand a chance. Still, Democrats are going to push the envelope to see what sticks. Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has promised that any measure Democrats strongarm through Congress with budget reconciliation will be repealed as soon as the power structure changes. That could be as soon as 2022. It will be interesting to see what happens in the next few weeks. One thing is sure, Democrats will have to move carefully if they want to see cannabis reform land in a way that doesn’t end up a casualty of a savage political dust-up.
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