Senator Fetterman Pushes Nuclear Option to End Senate Filibuster
Senate's 60-vote rule blocks bipartisan efforts to end government shutdowns.
Filibuster reform efforts by Democrats under Biden face rejection from Republicans led by John Thune.
21st day of shutdown triggers warnings about SNAP funds running out and agency operations scaling back.
Repealing filibuster would let GOP majority pass funding bills without Democratic support.
Senate failed 11 times to pass House-passed funding bill, missing 60-vote threshold.
Fetterman argues ending filibuster would prevent future shutdowns and rebukes Democrats over 'clutching pearls'.
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