With Senate Majority Leader John Thune stating his conference lacks votes to abolish the filibuster, Sen. Katie Britt emphasized her efforts to find “another pathway forward” in addressing legislative challenges.
In an interview, Britt acknowledged President Donald Trump’s frustration with Senate gridlock but refrained from endorsing his call to eliminate the 60-vote threshold. She noted, “The president made a very compelling case yesterday,” while highlighting the obstruction faced by Republicans from Democrats.
Britt stressed her commitment to reopening the government and advancing stalled appropriations bills, citing collaboration with colleagues like Sen. Susan Collins. She called for bipartisan cooperation to pass critical legislation and prevent Democrats from using these issues as leverage.
The Alabama senator criticized Democrats for celebrating off-year election wins in blue states while federal workers and veterans remain unpaid. She condemned the “arrogance” of ignoring essential workers, including Capitol Police officers, and highlighted the impact of the shutdown on food banks, furloughed employees, and airport operations.
Britt urged immediate action to address these challenges, stating, “We need to do our job and reopen this government.”
