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Instead of eliminating the filibuster, senators want to make the Senate faster with these rule changes

Jeff Merkley is pressing for bipartisan Senate rule changes intended to speed consideration of certain bills.

Instead of eliminating the filibuster, senators want to make the Senate faster with these rule changes
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
Oct 8, 2026
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Sens. Jeff Merkley and Steve Daines are proposing Senate rule changes to speed consideration of bipartisan bills while preserving the 60-vote filibuster. They have presented the framework to Senate leaders, but its prospects for approval are unclear.

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Senator proposing changes to Senate rules with Steve Daines

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Steve Daines
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Senator proposing changes to Senate rules with Jeff Merkley

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John Thune
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Senate Majority Leader who was pitched the proposal

Chuck Schumer
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Senate Minority Leader who was pitched the proposal

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Daines and Merkley Propose Changes to Senate Rules

Jeff Merkley and Steve Daines proposed bipartisan changes to Senate rules intended to speed consideration of legislation. Center outlets focus on the proposed procedures and the goal of moving legislation faster, with some noting uncertain prospects. Right-leaning outlets likewise describe a bipartisan effort to speed Senate work, with coverage ranging from neutral reporting to an endorsement of cross-party bargaining.

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