Two prominent Republican U.S. senators have come out in favor of killing the filibuster rule that requires 60 votes to “end debate” on a bill – like the one Democrats have rejected to reopen the federal government.
President Trump has strongly urged the chambers Republicans to make the rule change, but Majority Leader John Thune says the GOP doesn’t have the votes required to do so.
Both Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., and Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., spoke out Wednesday in favor of ending the filibuster.
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Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) says he’s all for ending the filibuster in the Senate.
Do it and then pass everything President Trump wants with a simple 51 vote majority.
Republicans have 53 seats and Vance for any ties.
Now is the time to use GOP power.pic.twitter.com/RmW3Dc8Rf6
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Senator Hawley says he supports Trump’s move to get rid of the filibuster: “If you’re going to put me to the choice between food assistance to needy Americans or defending some arcane rule of the Senate, I’m going to choose people.” pic.twitter.com/jf2GfT0Q3O
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