Senate G.O.P. Faces Pressure to Force ‘Talking Filibuster’ for Voter I.D. Bill

Some reluctant Republicans say an old-school filibuster showdown with Democrats could paralyze the Senate with no guarantee of success. But President Trump and their own colleagues are spoiling for the fight.Senator John Thune, the Republican majority leader, has warned about the disruptions that provoking an old-school filibuster could cause, upending his party’s plans in an election year.