Summary
President Donald Trump called for ending the filibuster in the U.S. Senate so Republicans can pass more laws. He believes that keeping the filibuster rule makes it hard for his party to govern and win elections.
Key Facts
- President Trump wants to end the Senate filibuster rule, calling it the "nuclear option."
- The filibuster allows a senator to delay or block a vote on a bill by speaking continuously.
- Currently, 60 votes are needed in the Senate to stop a filibuster through a process called "cloture."
- President Trump claims the Democrats could win future elections if the filibuster remains.
- He argues that ending the filibuster would allow Republicans to pass more laws.
- Critics of the filibuster say it can stop important laws from moving forward.
- Supporters say the filibuster encourages both parties to work together.
