Live Updates > Live Update Details
2025-10-31 11:26:35
[Trump Calls for Repeal of Senate "Delay Tactics" Rule] 1. US President Trump publicly called on social media on Thursday for Republicans to adopt the so-called "nuclear option" of repealing the Senate's "delay tactics" rule to break the legislative deadlock caused by the government shutdown. Trump stated that it's time for Republicans to play the "Trump card" and act immediately to get rid of this rule. This move aims to bypass the legislative obstacles erected by Democrats during the government shutdown. 2. The "delay tactics" rule is a long-standing Senate procedural rule that requires a majority of legislation to pass with 60 votes out of 100 seats. Currently, Republicans hold a majority in the Senate with 53 seats to 47, but not the absolute majority of 60, allowing Democrats to use the rule to obstruct legislation. 3. At this point, the partial shutdown of the US federal government has entered its 30th day and shows no signs of ending. According to estimates by the Congressional Budget Office on Wednesday, the shutdown has already cost the US economy between $7 billion and $14 billion and could reduce fourth-quarter GDP by up to 2% due to the interruption of government spending.
