Story perspectives

Thune Opposes Filibuster Change Amid Looming Shutdown Crisis

11/4/2025

25 2

Summary

Story summary

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., opposes ending the filibuster because votes are not there to change the 60-vote rule.
The ongoing government shutdown could become the longest in U.S. history.
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Republicans to abolish the filibuster to prevent Democrats from acting if they regain control.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., echoed Thune and warned abolition could let Democrats push statehood for Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

1 of 1

Story summary

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., opposes ending the filibuster because votes are not there to change the 60-vote rule.
The ongoing government shutdown could become the longest in U.S. history.
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Republicans to abolish the filibuster to prevent Democrats from acting if they regain control.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., echoed Thune and warned abolition could let Democrats push statehood for Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.