Republicans quickly push back on Trump’s call to nix filibuster
Republicans are pushing back against President Trump’s call to eliminate the Senate filibuster as a way to end the 31-day government shutdown. Key GOP senators, including Majority Leader John Thune and John Barrasso, insist the 60-vote threshold is a crucial Senate safeguard and reject changing the rules. Trump proposed using the “nuclear option” to pass legislation without Democratic support, but Republicans lack the votes to … Continue reading Republicans quickly push back on Trump’s call to nix filibuster
