"United States President Donald Trump has called on the Senate to vote to scrap the filibuster custom so that Republicans can end a weeks-long federal government shutdown. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Thursday, the US leader chastised Crazed Lunatics in the Democratic Party. list of 3 itemsend of list It is now time for the Republicans to play their TRUMP CARD' and go for what is called the Nuclear Option Get rid of the Filibuster, and get rid of it, NOW!"
"The filibuster is a longstanding Senate tactic that delays or blocks votes on legislation by keeping debate open. The Senate requires a supermajority 60 of the chamber's 100 members to overcome a filibuster and pass most legislation. Senate rules, including the filibuster, can be changed by a simple majority vote at any time. Republicans currently hold a 53-47 Senate majority. Since October 1, when the new fiscal year began, Senate Democrats have voted against advancing a government bill extending funding to federal agencies."
The proposal advocates scrapping the Senate filibuster (the 'Nuclear Option') so a simple majority can pass funding to end the weeks-long federal government shutdown. The filibuster keeps debate open and typically requires 60 votes to advance most legislation. Senate rules can be changed by majority vote; Republicans hold a 53-47 majority. Democrats have opposed advancing a government funding bill because they demand reversal of planned Medicaid cuts and protections against rising insurance premiums. The shutdown entered its 31st day and risks becoming the longest in history. Essential federal employees continue working without pay, with air traffic controllers recently told they would not receive paychecks this month.
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