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Maine Governor Backs Filibuster Amid Shutdown Controversy

10/17/2025

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Maine Governor Janet Mills backs preserving the Senate's 60-vote filibuster, aligning with Republican Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) amid debates about its role during October 1 government shutdown.
Mills urged checks on judicial appointments, citing President Donald Trump's controversial nominees.
She criticized Republican leadership for the shutdown, calling it a failure of governance.
Independent Senator Angus King (I-ME), historically a filibuster supporter, voted to abolish it, highlighting divisions within the party.

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Maine Governor Janet Mills backs preserving the Senate's 60-vote filibuster, aligning with Republican Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) amid debates about its role during October 1 government shutdown.
Mills urged checks on judicial appointments, citing President Donald Trump's controversial nominees.
She criticized Republican leadership for the shutdown, calling it a failure of governance.
Independent Senator Angus King (I-ME), historically a filibuster supporter, voted to abolish it, highlighting divisions within the party.