Sen. Mullin to Newsmax: Killing Filibuster ‘Not on the Table’

Sen. Mullin to Newsmax: Killing Filibuster ‘Not on the Table’

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., told Newsmax on Friday that Senate Republicans are not ready to scrap the filibuster despite President Donald Trump's public push to do so. They warn that ending the 60-vote rule could open the door to sweeping changes if Democrats win back full control of Congress and the White House. "Right now, it's not on the table," Mullin told "Finnerty." "The simple reason why is we want to govern with it." Mullin said Demo…

Sen. Ted Cruz CONFIRMS “The Votes Are Not There to End the Filibuster” — As Trump Pushes GOP Senators to Act Before Democrats Do | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hᴏft

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) confirmed during an interview with Larry Kudlow that Senate Republicans do not currently have the votes to end the filibuster, a key procedural hurdle that requires 60 votes to pass most legislation in the U.S.