Did Republicans just kill the filibuster?

Newsweek: Did Republicans Just Kill the Filibuster?

Republicans are relying on rarely employed accounting methods to push Donald Trump’s “one, big beautiful bill” through the Senate, and in doing so could upend established Congressional procedures surrounding the reconciliation process and the filibuster.

The truth about the filibuster

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on June 30, 2025. (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)The legislative filibuster, which creates a 60-vote threshold, only exists when it is convenient for Senate Republicans. Whenever the filibuster threatens to impede a Republican priority, it is ignored.This week, Senate Republicans are seeking to pass President Trump's megabill under the budget reconciliation process, which allows for the expedited consider…

Did Republicans just kill the filibuster?

Experts told Newsweek that the party's attempt to fast-track Trump's budget could hold long-term consequences for Senate procedure.