Republican leaders reject Trump's demands to scrap the Senate filibuster to end the shutdown
Published on: Nov. 1, 2025, 6:41 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
President Donald Trump has urged the Senate to abolish the filibuster to end the ongoing government shutdown. However, Republican leaders have firmly rejected this proposal, stating their commitment to the legislative filibuster. The shutdown, now in its 31st day, continues with no clear resolution in sight as both parties remain at an impasse over healthcare subsidies and government funding.
