Strange sides with President Trump on filibuster rule

Statement

Luther Strange announced on Tuesday that in order to help President Donald Trump's agenda advance through Congress, he is sending a letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer demanding that the filibuster rule be changed to allow a simple majority in the Senate to invoke cloture and proceed to debate on legislation. The rule currently requires 60 votes.

"Alabamians overwhelmingly supported the election of Donald Trump to the White House and expect his agenda to be enacted by Congress. But because of obstructionist tactics by Democrats and broken promises by some Republicans, very little legislation is even making it to the Senate floor. While I had hoped that Republicans and Democrats would work together to accomplish the will of the American people, it has become obvious that politics and self-preservation will continue to rule the day. Conversations with the President have led me to the conclusion that changing the filibuster rule is the only way we will be able to build the border wall, rein in sanctuary cities, defund Planned Parenthood, and give the American people real tax relief. It's time to give our President and the American people what they are asking for."

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