President Donald Trump is urging Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster after Democrats clinched sweeping wins during Tuesday’s elections in New Jersey , Virginia and New York City.

Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) last week to eliminate the filibuster — a procedure that allows senators to delay or block votes on legislation by extending debate. Trump initially said he wanted GOP senators to get rid of the procedure to reopen the government.

But now, it seems Trump wants the Republicans to focus on “voter reform” in the wake of Tuesday’s elections. Election Day was largely seen as a referendum on Trump’s agenda, as the president has struggled with low approval ratings for months over his policies.

Democrats swept major races on Tuesday, with Mi

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