Trump calls for Senate Republicans to scrap the filibuster rule

President Donald Trump called on Thursday for the removal of the Senate’s filibuster rule, to bypass a Democratic roadblock during a government shutdown now in its 30th day.

The filibuster is the Senate rule for agreement by 60 of its 100 members to pass most legislation. Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate and a 219-213 majority in the House of Representatives.

“It is now time for the Republicans to play their “TRUMP CARD,” and go for what is called the Nuclear Option — Get rid of the Filibuster, and get rid of it, NOW,” Trump wrote on social media.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-calls-republicans-scrap-senate-filibuster-end-shutdown-rcna241042

Actually, I agree with Trump on this one. A common complaint about Congress is that it's a do-nothing organization. The chief culprit is the filibuster. Originally, I believe it was put in place to protect against anti-segregationist legislation. Anyway, whatever the reason, it's now an obstacle. And one thing to consistently note is that whatever party is out of power, defends it vociferously. The Democrats almost got rid of it when they were in control but the DINO, Kyrsten Sinema opposed it. Maybe the DINO Joe Manchin as well. Not sure about that.