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Senate Pushback Stalls Trump’s Bid to Kill the Filibuster
06 Nov 2025 03:47 GMT
… Republicans echoed Thune’s position.
Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming and former GOP … , a few Republican senators sided with Trump. Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville called … a majority of senators appear determined to preserve the Senate’s longstanding …
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Trump Demands Action From GOP Senators, Wants Filibuster Terminated ‘This Afternoon’
06 Nov 2025 00:00 GMT
… on Wednesday, telling Republican senators in a White House meeting … his plea directly to Republican senators.
Trump suggested that Republicans … and cameras were turned off, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) … (R-SD) and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-WY) told …
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Trump faces rare Republican pushback as he presses Senate to scrap the filibuster
05 Nov 2025 22:51 GMT
… filibuster “makes the Senate the Senate,” Majority Leader John … 2 Republican in the Senate, Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, has said he … wouldn’t support any changes. Kentucky Sen … , a few Republican senators have said they agree …
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AP News: On Day 36, the government shutdown is the longest ever as Trump pressures GOP senators to end it
05 Nov 2025 19:11 GMT
… D., joined at left by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., the GOP … Senate filibuster as a way to reopen government — something senators … senators at the White House.
Trump pushed for ending the Senate … key contests, emboldening progressive senators who want to keep …
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US Republican senators block push by Democrats to fund food assistance program
04 Nov 2025 07:54 GMT
WASHINGTON
US Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic … over the weekend, Sen. Jeff Merkley and Senate Minority Leader Chuck … Schumer led 44 Senate Democrats on Monday in … blocked the measure after Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso objected on the …
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Republican Senators nix Democrats' bid to fund Snap benefits amid govt shutdown
04 Nov 2025 06:24 GMT
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) has … SNAP benefits for November
Republican Senators have blocked a Democratic attempt … , the longest in US history.
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) has … , hit a roadblock after Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) objected to …
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Senate Republicans stop Democratic effort to fully fund SNAP benefits amid shutdown
04 Nov 2025 05:08 GMT
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso on Monday blocked Senate Democrats from attempting to force … it.
The Senate Democratic attempt, which was led by Oregon Sen. Jeff …
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Senate Republicans strike down Democratic proposal to fully fund Snap
04 Nov 2025 03:16 GMT
… Merkley, a Democratic senator, and Chuck Schumer, the Senate Democratic leader, … of November.
But Republican senators objected, with John Barrasso, Senate majority whip, arguing … The diminishing funds come as Senate Republican leaders continue their attempts …
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Senators eye a December or January shutdown-ending deal as talks heat up
04 Nov 2025 01:07 GMT
… to extend the date,” Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso told Semafor. “The … of sense to anybody,” said Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz.
… next week, and several senators cautioned that any agreement is … Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., has pitched a working group of senators …
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Senate Leader’s Stance On Filibuster Remains ‘Unchanged’ As Trump Pushes ‘Nuclear Option’
02 Nov 2025 00:21 GMT
… the filibuster, but former independent Senators Joe Manchin (WV) and Kyrsten … the government,” he added.
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso’s spokeswoman confirmed to … Republican Senatorial Committee launched a digital ad campaign Friday targeting Senate …