Summary
President Donald Trump urged the Senate to get rid of the filibuster rule to quickly end the federal government shutdown. The filibuster requires 60 votes to proceed with legislation, and Trump believes removing it would allow Republicans to bypass Democrats and pass funding. However, opinions among his supporters are divided about ending this procedural rule.
Key Facts
- President Trump called for the end of the Senate filibuster on his Truth Social platform.
- The filibuster is a rule used to delay or block votes in the Senate, needing 60 votes to overcome.
- Trump wants to eliminate the filibuster to end the government shutdown that began on October 1.
- Democrats want any funding deal to include extending tax credits related to the Affordable Care Act.
- Some Trump supporters, like Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, agree with ending the filibuster.
- Others warn that removing the filibuster could backfire if Democrats regain control of Congress.
- Trump believes removing the filibuster will help Republicans fund the government quickly.
