Senate Majority Leader John Thune is on a collision course with President Donald Trump over the attempt to nix a longstanding legislative tool used to end the recent government shutdown.
Thune, who pledged to defend the filibuster from Day One of his leadership tenure, reiterated on Wednesday that Republicans would not scrap the Senate’s 60-vote threshold to end the 36-day government shutdown.
This commitment highlights a significant divide between Senate leadership and the President, as discussions continue over how to move forward and avoid future shutdowns.
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