The Senate majority leader is unwilling to pursue the “nuclear option” to overcome a Democratic filibuster and reopen the government.
This decision highlights the challenges in reaching a bipartisan agreement and the complexities involved in navigating Senate rules. The “nuclear option” would allow the majority to bypass the filibuster by changing Senate procedures, but it remains a contentious and last-resort measure.
As negotiations continue, the focus remains on finding a compromise that can secure enough support to end the impasse without resorting to drastic procedural changes.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/us/politics/senate-filibuster-government-shutdown.html
