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John Cornyn voices support for abolishing Senate filibuster

Cornyn reversed his longstanding defense of the filibuster as he sought support in the Texas Senate runoff.

John Cornyn voices support for abolishing Senate filibuster
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This article1 analysis · Oct 9, 2026
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John Cornyn said he would support changing Senate rules if needed to pass the SAVE America Act, reversing his longstanding defense of the filibuster. The shift comes during his Texas Senate runoff against Ken Paxton, who has pressed Republicans to end the filibuster to pass the bill.

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator who announced support for changing Senate rules to pass the SAVE America Act

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Ken Paxton
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Texas Senate candidate who pressed Republicans to end the filibuster and pass the SAVE America Act

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Donald Trump
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President who has called the SAVE America Act a top priority

Mitch McConnell
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Kentucky senator whom Paxton cited as opposing the bill

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