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Should Republicans scrap the filibuster to end the shutdown?

Should Republicans scrap the filibuster to end the shutdown?

Update: 2025-11-03
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One solution to end the government shutdown is for Republicans to end the filibuster in the Senate, which would allow them to pass legislation with a simple majority. However, many Republican senators are vocally defending the sixty-vote requirement. Whatever your views on the shutdown and its causes or solutions, this ongoing controversy highlights a fact of life: present decisions can have future costs that outweigh their present benefits. This principle is vital not only to our democratic governance but also to our souls.

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Should Republicans scrap the filibuster to end the shutdown?

Should Republicans scrap the filibuster to end the shutdown?

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