Subject: Trump calls to scrap filibuster rule
Trump calls on Republicans to scrap filibuster rule in shutdown standoff
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But Thune isn't buying it.
"Leader Thune's position on the importance of the legislative filibuster is unchanged"
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More recently, on Oct. 10, Thune said the filibuster has "been a bulwark against a lot of really bad things happening to the country."

Trump/Thune showdown? We know who will win that one.

Many Republicans fear that ending the filibuster could backfire if Democrats regain control of Congress.

Takes 51 votes to scrap the filibuster.