All articles tagged with #filibuster
GOP Senator Susan Collins says she would vote for the SAVE Act but expects it will never come to a vote due to the Senate’s 60‑vote filibuster; the piece argues this is a political maneuver to please the GOP base while avoiding a controversial floor decision, claiming Senate Leader John Thune has no incentive to bring it up and that the bill is effectively dead in the current environment.
Sen. Susan Collins endorses the House-passed SAVE America Act, praising its citizenship-proof voting and associated ID requirements as a simple reform to boost election security, but she will not support eliminating the Senate filibuster, arguing the 60-vote rule protects minority rights and guards against sweeping partisan changes; she notes the bill no longer imposes citizenship proofs on every ballot.
Trump-aligned conservatives are pressing Senate Republicans to kill the filibuster to pass tough voting laws, including the SAVE Act and its SAVE America Act, which would add photo ID requirements and tighten voting rules, while the House pursues the MEGA Act with similar provisions. Despite broad GOP interest in reform, experts say ending the filibuster would largely benefit Democrats and may not occur; some Republicans favor attaching the measures to spending bills or delaying votes instead of a stand-alone repeal. The piece also traces the filibuster’s history and notes that while its use has eroded, a full end remains uncertain.
Senate Democrats vow not to vote for a broad government funding bill that includes roughly $64.4 billion for Homeland Security, including $10 billion for ICE, risking a partial government shutdown as the package requires 60 votes to overcome a filibuster.
Donald Trump has suggested that Republicans should eliminate the filibuster in the Senate to facilitate passing legislation and prevent government shutdowns, especially ahead of the 2026 elections, arguing it would enable more effective governance and support his legislative priorities.
Democrats never realistically expected to win the shutdown fight, as their substantive demands were unlikely to be met, and faced with increasing shutdown pain and the potential loss of the filibuster, key Democrats ultimately agreed to a deal to reopen the government without significant concessions from Republicans or Trump.
The US government shutdown has entered its 40th day with ongoing negotiations in the Senate, where Republicans and Democrats are debating measures to reopen the government and extend healthcare subsidies, amid President Trump's push to abolish the filibuster and Republican efforts to pass new funding bills. The situation remains uncertain as both sides negotiate terms, with potential votes on legislation imminent.
Trump is urging Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster to end the government shutdown, but some GOP senators are hesitant due to concerns about future Democratic majorities and legislative inertia. The article discusses the political implications and historical context of the filibuster, as well as Trump's strategic and branding considerations amid the shutdown.
President Trump insists on maintaining the filibuster during the ongoing government shutdown, using it as leverage to pressure Democrats into a deal, despite acknowledging that the votes may not be there, while negotiations remain deadlocked with little progress.
Following a Democratic victory in recent elections, President Trump and Republicans are resisting efforts to end the government shutdown, with Trump advocating for the elimination of the Senate filibuster to pass legislation more easily. Democrats proposed a compromise to reopen the government in exchange for extending premium tax credits supporting healthcare, but Republicans rejected the deal, intensifying the shutdown. Trump is also seeking to influence the Supreme Court to halt SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans amid the deadlock.
President Trump urged Senate senators to stay in town until a deal to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history is reached, advocating for the elimination of the filibuster, but he himself left for Florida, drawing criticism amid ongoing disruptions and impacts on Americans.
President Trump is strongly advocating for the elimination of the filibuster to resolve the government shutdown, despite opposition from GOP leaders and limited support in the Senate, as he seeks a quick end to the stalemate and a political victory.
President Trump suggested that eliminating the filibuster in the Senate would prevent GOP losses in future elections and enable passing legislation like banning mail-in voting and changing voter ID laws, amid ongoing government shutdown and political stalemate.
President Trump has unexpectedly supported ending the filibuster, aligning with progressive efforts, due to his desire to end the government shutdown and mitigate electoral damage, contrasting with Senate Republicans who see the filibuster as a strategic tool. Meanwhile, negotiations continue on reopening the government, and states like Illinois and California are adjusting redistricting efforts amid political pressures. The article highlights ongoing political maneuvers and intra-party tensions in U.S. politics.
President Trump and Democrats acknowledge the government shutdown's negative impact on Republicans in recent elections, with Democrats gaining ground and Trump pushing to end the filibuster to pass legislation more easily. The shutdown continues as congressional leaders delay negotiations, amid ongoing political tensions and upcoming funding deadlines.