Republicans had hoped the increased pressure from the impending SNAP benefits cuts would sway more Democrats to support the bill; Only three Democrats have crossed party lines prior votes, including ...

President Donald Trump on Thursday urged congressional Republicans to unilaterally end the government shutdown by eliminating the filibuster — an unprecedented step that GOP leaders have opposed takin...

Over the years, it has stymied policy priorities for Democrats and Republicans alike, and Trump has been complaining about the maneuver since his first White House term.