Senate, McConnell and Filibuster

Mitch McConnell On Republican Senate Control: 'The Filibuster Will Stand'
The outgoing Republican leader suggested the Senate GOP would reject any push by Trump to change Senate rules.
McConnell expects filibuster to remain intact with Republicans winning control of the Senate
With Republicans projected to win the Senate majority in the 2024 election, "the filibuster will stand," Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell noted on Wednesday. Even when one party controls a slim majority of Senate seats, the other party can still ...
‘A hell of a good day’: Mitch McConnell celebrates new Senate GOP majority
The Kentucky Republican and outgoing GOP U.S. Senate leader will pass his predecessor a robust majority in 2025. McConnell had less to say on Trump’s second term.
McConnell says ‘filibuster will stand’ as GOP seizes Senate control
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulated President-elect Donald Trump and outlined his hopes for a Republican-controlled Senate, including keeping the filibuster. McConnell will step down from Senate leadership at the end of the current Congress term and will not seek re-election in 2026.
McConnell: Filibuster will stand if GOP holds House, Senate
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Wednesday stood firm on keeping the filibuster in place under a Senate GOP majority, even though the party will control a 52- or 53-seat Senate majority along with the White House and possibly the House next year.
McConnell takes victory lap after GOP Senate takeover: ‘We had the best candidates’
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) credited Republicans’ election night wins on “candidate quality” after they not ...
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‘Hell of a good day': Mitch McConnell reacts to 2024 election results
Republicans have taken control of the U.S. Senate and are fighting to keep their majority in the U.S. House, which would ...
Mitch McConnell Takes a Victory Lap
A beaming Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) called Election Day “a helluva good day” and congratulated ...
Mitch McConnell sings Trump campaign praises: 'Sharper operation this time'
Ky., congratulated President-elect Trump and the leaders of his campaign for wins they were able to deliver on election night ...
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Senate Minority Leader McConnell Press Conference
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) held a press conference after Donald Trump's victory and following Republicans winning a majority in the Senate.
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Who will replace Mitch McConnell as Senate GOP leader? It remains deeply uncertain
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans vying to replace longtime leader Mitch McConnell have been crossing the country to ...
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Donald Trump Mocks Mitch McConnell's Endorsement: 'Painful Day'
Former President Donald Trump mocked Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell 's endorsement of him on Sunday as a "painful day ...
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Mitch McConnell 'free at last' when he leaves Senate leadership, and other forum takeaways
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell had three words Wednesday when asked about his future after he steps down ...
‘A hell of a good day’: Mitch McConnell celebrates new GOP Senate majority
The Kentucky Republican and outgoing GOP U.S. Senate leader will pass his predecessor a robust majority in 2025. McConnell ...
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Who Will Be New Senate Majority Leader? Full List of Candidates
Independent nominee Angus King Jr. is leading for Maine's open Senate seat. The new GOP majority will be tasked with selecting a caucus leader after being sworn in on January 3. The current minority ...