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Republicans promise to protect the Senate filibuster, even if it hinders Trump's agenda

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Sen. John Thune , R-S.D., says he's committed to preserving the filibuster rule.

Republicans hope to kick off the process by advancing a budget resolution early in January .

Republicans are less eager to pierce the filibuster, in part because some of their biggest priorities are exempt from the 60 -vote rule.

Conservatives see the filibuster as a backstop against Democrats ’ most ambitious progressive priorities.

Outgoing Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said “the filibuster will stand” in the new era of Republican control.

Paul said Republicans will accept the limitations of the legislative filibuster even when it hinders their goals, like restricting abortion.

“There actually is a very much a high-minded purpose behind the filibuster,” Paul said.

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