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Trump says it is time to get rid of U.S. Senate's filibuster custom

Source: The Hindu
Category: General
Region: General
Published: August 18, 2026 at 08:19

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The β€œfilibuster” is the Senate rule that requires 60 of the chamber’s 100 members to agree to pass most legislation. Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate and a 219-213 majority in the House of Representatives.

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