U.S. Senate Refuses Proposal to End Filibuster Amid Government Shutdown

The U.S. Senate’s rejection of President Trump’s proposal to end the filibuster, revealed on November 5th, has stalled efforts to address the ongoing government shutdown. Republican Senator Mitch McConnell confirmed his party’s refusal to abolish the filibuster rule. This decision comes on the same day that President Trump urged Republicans to enact immediate action and eliminate the filibuster, urging swift passage of legislation to reopen the government.