The procedure for the GOP to end the filibuster right now

The process typically unfolds during consideration of a bill or measure subject to a potential filibuster:

>Step-by-Step Procedure

Initiate Debate on a Bill: The majority leader (currently Republican John Thune) brings a bill to the floor, such as via a motion to proceed. If Democrats threaten or begin a filibuster, the majority seeks to advance the bill.

Raise a Point of Order: A Republican senator raises a point of order, asserting that the cloture rule (Senate Rule 22, requiring 60 votes to end debate) should be interpreted differently—e.g., that only a simple majority is needed for cloture on the matter at hand.

Ruling by the Presiding Officer: The presiding officer (usually the vice president, currently JD Vance, or a senator acting in that role) rules on the point of order. Traditionally, they would rule against it to uphold existing precedent.

Appeal the Ruling: If the ruling goes against the majority's position, a Republican senator appeals the decision.

Vote on the Appeal: The Senate votes on whether to uphold or overturn the presiding officer's ruling. Debate on this appeal can itself be ended with a simple majority vote. If a simple majority (at least 51 votes) overturns the ruling, it sets a new precedent that effectively lowers the cloture threshold to 51 votes for the specified context, bypassing the 60-vote requirement.

Apply the New Precedent: Once set, this precedent allows the majority to invoke cloture and pass bills with just 51 votes going forward, unless reversed in a future Congress.

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