President Trump on Wednesday invited the entire Senate Republican conference to the White House, where he warned it would be a “tragic mistake” not to terminate the filibuster.

But the president, who has for days called on Republicans to eliminate the filibuster amid an ongoing government shutdown, acknowledged he is likely to face resistance and said he would abide by senators’ wishes.

“I think it’s very important. We have to get the country open. And the way we’re going to do it this afternoon is to terminate the filibuster,” Trump said in remarks from the State Dining Room.

“And it’s possible you’re not going to do that. And I’m going to go by your wishes,” Trump added. “You’re very smart people. We’re good friends. But I think it’s a tremendous mistake. It would be a tragic mistake, actually. It’s time.”

The president’s remarks came on the heels of sweeping election victories for Democrats in New Jersey, Virginia and elsewhere on Tuesday night. He also spoke as the government set a record for longest shutdown at 36 days.

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