A growing number of Senate Republicans said they are considering a rule change that would allow them to go around the filibuster and approve government funding with a simple majority. Their statements come as President Donald Trump continues his calls to abolish the filibuster. 
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Nuclear option more attractive to some shutdown-tired Senate Republicans

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A growing number of Senate Republicans are considering a rule change that would allow them to approve funding with a simple majority.


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