The president said it was time for G.O.P. leaders to get rid of the longstanding rule that means most Senate legislation needs 60 votes to pass.
Trump Calls on Republicans to End Filibuster in Shutdown Fight
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Yeller_king@reddthat.com 1 day ago
I think the reason that most senators like the filibuster is that it means that they don’t actually have to record votes on anything that’s too controversial. I doubt there is much of an appetite to get rid of it.