"Ending the filibuster would allow the GOP to pass legislation - such as a government funding bill - with just 50 votes in the Senate. It currently takes 60 votes. The GOP has only been able to get three of the (at least) seven Democratic votes they need to reach the 60 vote threshold and pass a funding bill. Democrats have been withholding their votes for government funding in an attempt to get Republicans to negotiate on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits."
""Because of the fact that the Democrats have gone stone cold 'crazy,' the choice is clear - initiate the 'nuclear option,' get rid of the filibuster and make America great again!" Trump said on social media. Back in 2022, then-President Biden suggested that Democrats end the filibuster to pass voting rights legislation. Opposition from then-Sens. Kyrsten Sinema (Ariz.) and Joe Manchin (W.Va.) derailed that effort."
"Most Senate Republicans - including Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) have been publicly and consistently opposed to ending the filibuster. Thune earlier in October said the filibuster was a "bulwark against a lot of really bad things happening." In the private meeting with lawmakers this week, Vance admitted that Senate Republicans likely don't have the votes to end the filibuster. This week brought the first glimpses of progress in talks to end the government shutdown."
Ending the Senate filibuster would allow the GOP to pass legislation, including government funding bills, with a simple 50-vote majority rather than the current 60-vote threshold. The GOP has secured only three Democratic votes toward the seven needed to reach 60 and pass a funding bill. Democrats are withholding funding votes to pressure Republicans to negotiate on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits. Former President Trump urged invoking the "nuclear option" to eliminate the filibuster. Past efforts to end the filibuster for voting rights were derailed by Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin. Most Senate Republicans, including John Thune, publicly oppose ending the filibuster, and Senator Vance acknowledged Republicans likely lack the votes to change the rule. Recent negotiations produced initial progress toward ending the government shutdown.
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