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Story summary
- U.S. President Donald Trump and allies pressure Senate Republicans to start a filibuster on a voter identification bill.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune hesitates to pursue the filibuster, risking an indefinite Senate stall.
- Proponents note 50 Republican senators back the bill and urge Thune to act.
- Trump emphasized the bill’s importance and called for traditional filibuster methods.
- The approach contrasts with modern practice, where lengthy debates yield to quick votes.
