There is zero appetite in the Senate right now to get rid of the filibuster. This is something Trump has been calling for for a long time, including in his first term. He started really calling for it again as the shutdown was dragging on.But in reality, those calls only really facilitated the fact that Republicans felt even more of a need to try to resolve this stalemate in another way. And that is ultimately what happened. They did give some minor concessions to Democrats.They agreed to allow a floor vote ...

Legislative Process & Political Dynamics - The speaker negotiated with factions within her caucus to pass the Affordable Care Act [1] - The White House initially hesitated to give the speaker credit for her role in passing the Affordable Care Act [2] - Pressure was applied to the White House to acknowledge the speaker's significant contribution to the Affordable Care Act's passage [4] Key Individuals & Influence - The speaker played a crucial role in getting the Affordable Care Act passed [1][3][4] - The White House's initial reluctance to acknowledge the speaker's contribution highlights potential political dynamics [2]