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Sen. Johnson: End Filibuster or Risk Losing Power

11/10/2025

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Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) warns Republicans risk losing power if they do not eliminate the filibuster.
He says Democrats would abolish the filibuster to maintain power and backs U.S. President Donald Trump’s call to use the nuclear option to end the shutdown.
He argues the absence of the filibuster could have prevented the shutdown, citing a Senate majority backing a continuing resolution.

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Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) warns Republicans risk losing power if they do not eliminate the filibuster.
He says Democrats would abolish the filibuster to maintain power and backs U.S. President Donald Trump’s call to use the nuclear option to end the shutdown.
He argues the absence of the filibuster could have prevented the shutdown, citing a Senate majority backing a continuing resolution.