‘Sacrosanct’ Filibuster Won’t Be Touched In Next Congress: Senate Republicans

The fate of the upper chamber’s signature delay tactic has been thrown into doubt with the impending departures of Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema.

The U.S. Capitol building during cherry blossom season in Washington on March 20, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Senate Republicans say that the filibuster is “sacrosanct,” and won’t be gotten rid of even if former President Donald Trump reclaims the White House in November.

Speaking to reporters as they left a conference meeting about the upcoming Senate leadership election, Republicans said they would rebuff any efforts to overturn the filibuster.