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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, referring to the failure by the Senate's Republican leadership to pass a bill that would have dismantled Obamcare, otherwise known as the Affordable Care Act.
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.  "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!"
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.  Mr Trump's comments come as reports swirl around Washington that Republicans on Capitol Hill can’t remember seeing a worse relationship between a president and congressional leaders of the same party.  
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. Earlier this week, in a surprise deal, the President agreed with Democrats on a plan to provide aid to Hurricane Harvey victims, increase the debt limit and fund the government until 15 December – a move that went against the wishes of many Republicans. 
"It was a little bit of a surprise to everybody," said Senator John Cornyn of Texas, the second-ranking Republican in the Senate. 
"I think you have some unique personalities involved," he said, according to The Hill. "We’re working our way through it". 
Mr Trump's partnership with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in particular appeared to sour following Republicans' failure to repeal and replace Obamacare. In the wake of that devastating defeat in July, the President has been urging Mr McConnell to change the upper chamber's voting rules. 
The Senate’s Republican leadership attempted to pass their bill 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. 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. 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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