Republicans, who previously defended the 60-vote filibuster threshold, are now planning to undermine it, largely due to pressure from the fossil-fuel industry. Their focus is on California's vehicle-emissions standards, which are set to become more flexible, allowing legislation to pass with a simple majority. This shift is part of a broader strategy that could enable the GOP to pursue significant aspects of Donald Trump's agenda with less opposition, marking a significant change from their previous stance against filibuster reforms.
Senate Republicans, responding to fossil-fuel lobbying, are preparing to carve a significant loophole into the filibuster, threatening longstanding legislative processes.
The GOP's move against the filibuster is fueled by the fossil-fuel industry, directly influencing changes that could reverse California's strict vehicle-emissions standards.
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