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“The 60-vote threshold has protected this country,” he said earlier this month. A spokesperson for Thune told POLITICO on Friday that Thune’s stance on the issue has not changed. Sen. John Curtis, a Utah Republican, said on X on Friday, “The filibuster forces us to find common ground in the Senate. Power changes hands, but principles shouldn’t. I’m a firm no on eliminating it.” House Speaker Mike Johnson, who is not directly involved in Senate business, warned against ending the filibuster in a press conference on Friday, though he added that his opinion on the issue “is not relevant.” “The filibuster has traditionally been viewed as a very important safeguard,” Johnson said. “If the shoe was on the other foot, I don’t think our team would like it.” Johnson didn’t openly criticize the President on the issue, but suggested that Trump’s remarks come amid frustration over how long the shutdown has lasted.
