Category : Search result: filibuster

Lords table 942 amendments in bid to halt assisted dying bill

Peers mount offensive against assisted dying bill

Peers table nearly 1,000 amendments to potentially filibuster the assisted dying bill, sparking anti-democracy warnings from senior figures. Will the Lords respect Commons' mandate?

13/11/2025 19:37

Trump Allies Threaten Senate Shutdown in Radical Bid to Scrap Filibuster

Trump Republicans threaten shutdown over filibuster

Republican senators aligned with Donald Trump are considering forcing a government shutdown to eliminate the legislative filibuster, setting up a dramatic constitutional confrontation in Washington.

31/10/2025 15:27

Trump's Filibuster Gambit: How a Political Tactic Could Trigger US Government Shutdown

Trump's filibuster gambit risks government shutdown

Donald Trump's unprecedented use of filibuster tactics threatens to paralyse US government funding, risking a complete shutdown in critical political standoff.

31/10/2025 14:33

Trump's Filibuster Fury: US Government Shutdown Looms as Political Standoff Intensifies

Trump Filibuster Threatens US Government Shutdown

Former President Donald Trump's marathon speech threatens to derail budget negotiations, risking federal shutdown and cutting vital food assistance programs for millions.

31/10/2025 10:25

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