President Trump called for Senate Republicans to trigger the so-called “nuclear option” if the government shutdown continues and pass a long-term budget with 51 votes, The Hill reports.
“The nuclear option would involve changing Senate rules to allow legislation to pass with a simple majority instead of 60 votes.”


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