It’s an important part of our country’s governance. But do we have the sort of leaders who can ensure its continuation?

Sen. Angus King (I-Maine), who caucuses with the Democrats, says he is “reluctant” to abolish the filibuster, which would let Democrats pass legislation with just 51 votes instead of 60. During an ...

Late on Oct. 30, President Donald Trump called for Republicans to end the government shutdown by eliminating the filibuster. “BECAUSE OF THE FACT THAT THE DEMOCRATS HAVE GONE STONE COLD 'CRAZY,' THE ...

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EDITOR’S NOTE: A version of this story was first published in 2021, when Democrats were trying to end the filibuster. It was completely predictable that President Donald Trump would call on Senate ...

Instead of caving on the shutdown, Democrats should have waited for the GOP to cave on Trump’s demand to scotch this antidemocratic tactic. Senator Tim Kaine, one of eight Democrats who voted to end ...

It’s a scenario that has played out repeatedly for decades in the Senate: A narrow majority, intent on getting its way on legislation it prioritizes, is held back by the filibuster, and threatens to ...