The Democrats’ Senate majority is doomed if they can't pass one of these bills

Democrats in Congress agree that something needs to be done to counter the wave of election laws the GOP has introduced since last year's presidential election. [View in browser]( [Image]( May 4, 2021 [A black and white photo of the Supreme Court justices] Democrats in Congress agree that something needs to be done to counter the wave of election laws the GOP has introduced since last year's presidential election. With only a few months before states start drawing up new districts for the 2022 election, all eyes are on the Senate, where a major election bill is set to be marked up. Hayes Brown has some suggestions on how to actually get a voting rights bill over the finish line — and soon, because time is of the essence. "How quickly the Democrats actually manage to get a bill to Biden’s desk will determine whether their brittle majority gets shattered irreparably in the face of GOP efforts to further manipulate the system in their favor," Brown writes. Read Hayes Brown's full analysis [here]( and don't forget to check out the rest of today's [MSNBC Daily](. UNDERSTANDING THE NEWS [Alternate text] Top perspectives and analysis from our MSNBC columnists [Alternate text] [A photo of the side profile of Rudy Giuliani]( [Frank Figliuzzi]( [The latest Rudy Giuliani development might mean he’s in more trouble than he realizes]( The FBI reportedly thought briefing Giuliani might impede a criminal investigation. [Alternate text] [A photo of Narendra Modi]( [Hayes Brown]( [Modi put winning an election over fighting Covid. Sound familiar?]( Nationalists from India to Brazil are facing political pressure over their lax Covid-19 policies. [Alternate text] [A photo of Mitch McConnell]( [Steve Benen]( [Why it matters that McConnell refuses to touch Trump-era tax cuts]( On infrastructure, McConnell is offering a “roughly $600 billion” plan that leaves Trump-era tax breaks alone. What’s wrong with that? Everything. WATCH NOW [Alternate text] [All In]( ['Be bold, go big': Sen. Bernie Sanders on how Democrats can hold onto power]( [A photo of Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden]( [Deadline White House]( [Journalist gets kicked out of observing the Arizona audit without explanation]( [A photo of a poll worker]( [The ReidOut]( [Tucker Carlson picked a fight with Joy Reid. That was a huge mistake.]( [A photo of Tucker Carlson]( [Katy Tur]( [Why experts say we won't reach 'herd immunity' — and what that means for the future]( [A photo of masked people walking outside]( LISTEN NOW [Alternate text] [Into America](100 Days of Biden Trymaine Lee looks back at the first 100 days of Joe Biden’s presidency. Has he kept his promise to Black Americans that he’ll “always have [their] back?” Trymaine heads to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where Black turnout actually dropped in some areas during the 2020 election, to ask if they believe Biden has done enough for them. MORE ON MSNBC [Alternate text] planyourvaccine.com If you’re over the age of 16, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and make a plan for when and where to get vaccinated. Our personalized state-by-state guide has everything you need to help you prepare, including vaccination sites in your area, what to bring to your appointment, and more. Tell us what you think. [Drop us an e-mail.](mailto:msnbc.digital.editors@nbcuni.com?subject=MSNBC Daily) Were you forwarded this email from a friend? [Subscribe to the MSNBC Daily here](. Follow MSNBC [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [LinkedIn]( Check out the MSNBC channel on Apple News Download the NBC News Mobile App and watch MSNBC [Listen live to MSNBC on TuneIn]( [Image] [Image] [Privacy]( [Unsubscribe](listvar=sub_daily)