Summary
President Trump is urging Senate Republicans to end the filibuster, a Senate rule requiring 60 votes to pass most legislation. He believes it gives Democrats too much power and is frustrated that some Republican senators are resisting his call. This issue relates to the government shutdown, which has become the longest in U.S. history.
Key Facts
- President Trump wants to end the filibuster, which needs 60 votes to pass most laws in the Senate.
- Trump is frustrated because the current government shutdown has set a record for being the longest.
- Some Republican senators do not support removing the filibuster.
- Trump plans to pressure Senate Republicans who oppose him.
- Filibuster removal could potentially make it easier for Republicans to pass legislation without Democratic votes.
- Several Republican senators, such as Josh Hawley and Bernie Moreno, have shown openness to ending the filibuster.
- Senate Democrats are confident that Republicans will not meet Trump's demands.
- Trump believes that a President is usually blamed for a government shutdown.
