Summary
President Donald Trump is advocating to end the Senate filibuster, a rule that allows Senators to delay or stop a vote by debating. Some Republican Senators, like Jim Banks, support this move because it could help Republicans pass their policies more easily. However, other Republicans, such as John Thune, oppose ending the filibuster, citing concerns about future Democratic control.
Key Facts
- President Trump wants to end the Senate filibuster to make it easier to pass legislation with a simple majority vote.
- The current filibuster rule requires 60 votes, making it hard for Republicans to pass bills since they have a 53-47 majority.
- Ending the filibuster could help end the government shutdown.
- Senator Jim Banks and other Republicans support Trump's push to change the rule.
- Republican Senator John Thune and others are against ending the filibuster, and emphasize reopening the government.
- Trump argues that removing the filibuster is crucial for Republicans to pass key policies.
- There is debate within the Republican party about the potential long-term impacts of removing the filibuster.
