"I've got to believe every Republican believes they'll do that, Johnson said. Listen, I wish the Democrats respected the filibuster. It's a good thing for the institution, but they don't. So you have to recognize that realityAnd that's basically what President Trump is saying. We have to recognize that reality if we want to do good things for the American public, we better end the filibuster on our watch."
"Maybe our first strategy ought to be try and change the rules the way the Senate should change the rules with 67 votes. Take that vote It'd be very interesting are Democrats dedicated to nuking the filibuster when the other side's in power or not? Be about the only thing that would restrain them from nuking it when they got power if they're on record as saying no when President Trump was in office."
Republicans are urged to eliminate the Senate filibuster to prevent Democrats from nullifying it when they return to majority control. The filibuster is described as presently disrespected by Democrats, and ending it during a Republican majority is framed as necessary to enact policy. A proposal was suggested to formally take a vote and attempt a 67-vote rules change to hold Democrats publicly accountable and deter future repeal. Support within the Republican caucus for immediate abolition is uncertain. At least one Republican senator opposed the nuclear option and resisted pressure from the president, citing broader senatorial responsibilities beyond advancing policies.
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