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Trump Calls on Republicans to End Filibuster in Shutdown Fight

The president said it was time for G.O.P. leaders to get rid of the longstanding rule requiring most Senate legislation to have 60 votes to pass.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

Senator John Thune, the Republican leader, at the Capitol on Thursday. Earlier this month, Mr. Thune dismissed the idea of changing the filibuster to end the shutdown.
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