Episode 897: President Trump Called for a Senate Rules Change to End the Filibuster. What is a Filibuster, and How Does it Work?
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The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Nov. 5, 2025
President Trump Called for a Senate Rules Change to End the Filibuster. What is a Filibuster, and How Does it Work?
To help end the U.S. Government shutdown, President Donald Trump called for an end to the filibuster. Just what is the filibuster, and how does it work?
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Truth Social - President Donald Trump post about ending the filibuster
Brennan Center for Justice - The Filibuster Explained
The Hill - Trump: Democrats likelier to win midterms, White House if GOP doesn’t end filibuster
The Hill - Trump’s call for end to filibuster faces GOP headwinds
Ballotpedia - Partisan Breakdown of the United States Senate
U.S. Senate - History of the Filibuster
Groups Taking Action:
Declaration for American Democracy (DFAD), Common Cause US, League of Women Voters US
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U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State
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