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| Trump accuses Republicans of having a 'death wish' as relationship falls to new low | Trump accuses Republicans of having a 'death wish' as relationship falls to new low |
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| Donald Trump has accused Republicans of having a "death wish" as his relationship with members of the political party falls to a new low. | Donald Trump has accused Republicans of having a "death wish" as his relationship with members of the political party falls to a new low. |
| "Republicans, sorry, but I've been hearing about Repeal & Replace for 7 years, didn't happen!" Mr Trump tweeted. "Even worse, the Senate Filibuster Rule will...never allow the Republicans to pass even great legislation. 8 Dems control - will rarely get 60 (vs. 51) votes. It is a Repub Death Wish!" | "Republicans, sorry, but I've been hearing about Repeal & Replace for 7 years, didn't happen!" Mr Trump tweeted. "Even worse, the Senate Filibuster Rule will...never allow the Republicans to pass even great legislation. 8 Dems control - will rarely get 60 (vs. 51) votes. It is a Repub Death Wish!" |
| Mr Trump's comments came as reports continue to swarm around Washington that Republicans on Capitol Hill can’t remember seeing a worse relationship between a president and congressional leaders of the same party. | |
| In the wake of a devastating defeat in July to overhaul Obamacare, the President has been urging Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to change the upper chamber's voting rules. | |
| The Senate’s Republican leadership attempted to pass their healthcare bill, which would have dismantled Obamacare – otherwise known as the Affordable Care Act – under the budget reconciliation process. To conform to the rules of reconciliation legislation – meaning that the Senate only needs 51 votes to push forward a measure – the bill must meet certain requirements, including reducing the budget deficit. | |
| Most other bills can be filibustered – when debate over a proposed piece of legislation is extended – and would need 60 votes to end the filibuster, or invoke closure. | |
| Requiring 60 votes to end debate is a unique characteristic of the Senate and has the effect of requiring some Republicans to work with Democrats to push forward legislation. | |
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