Overview
- At a White House breakfast on Nov. 5, President Trump urged Senate Republicans to "terminate the filibuster" to reopen the government.
- Sen. John Cornyn said he is open to changes that would let appropriations and continuing resolutions clear the Senate without the 60‑vote hurdle.
- Sens. Tommy Tuberville, Josh Hawley, Jim Banks and Roger Marshall voiced new support or openness to scrapping the rule after Trump's push.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Republicans lack the votes for a rules change, with other leaders and members reinforcing that assessment.
- Opposition remains firm from Republicans including Mitch McConnell, Ted Cruz, Thom Tillis, Lisa Murkowski and Rand Paul, who warn of long‑term risks, while ending the rule via the nuclear option would allow simple‑majority passage only as long as the GOP holds its 53–47 edge.