Senate Filibuster Blocks Citizenship Voting Bill Amid Shutdown
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The Senate grapples with the filibuster rule as the government shutdown continues, hindering the Department of Homeland Securitys funding. President Trump advocates for the SAVE Act, requiring citizenship proof for federal elections, but it faces a sixty-vote hurdle in the Senate. The filibuster, allowing senators to delay or block bills, has seen increased use due to partisan divides. While most filibusters are silent, the traditional talking version, once prevalent during civil rights fights, holds the record with Senator Strom Thurmonds twenty-four-hour stint. Republicans push for a talking filibuster to advance the SAVE Act, while budget reconciliation offers a workaround for certain tax and spending measures. Amidst the shutdown standoff, leaders explore these options to keep the citizenship voting push in the spotlight.
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