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It was created because of racism.

The only reason the filibuster exists was as a tool to prevent the progressives from voting out Jim Crow laws.

That's it

It was racism.

Filibusters should not be automatic. They should require active defense and nonstop talking.

They should do an initial hard vote. If the difference is 2 votes or less the opposing side have the ability to go to an active filibuster
And if they cannot change the vote(s) within 48 hours then it automatically goes to a simple majority vote.
Also, once a bill goes to a active defense filibuster no more amendments of the bill are allowed (to prevent the "buying"/horse trading of votes)