President Donald Trump called for the "termination of the filibuster" in the U.S. Senate and said the midterms are at stake—along with his Republican Party's ability to govern.

The 100-seat Senate requires at least 60 votes to invoke "cloture" and start the formal end of a debate on a bill. But a senator can block or delay a bill by filibustering—speaking continuously on the floor to prevent a vote, or signalling that they intend to do so.

The filibuster is particularly effective when neither of the two parties has a majority of 60 seats or more, so a cloture vote is not guaranteed. There are exemptions from the filibuster, such as for budget reconciliation bills, but it can be applied to most legislation.

"The Democrats are far more likely to win the Midterms, and the next Presidential

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