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the senate republicans will give in, as always. (Original Post)
SummerSnow
Dec 2018
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dem4decades
(11,269 posts)1. He needs Democrats.
empedocles
(15,751 posts)6. 60 votes needed.
regnaD kciN
(26,044 posts)13. Or 50 votes + Pence to abolish the filibuster and then pass it...
...but its unclear if they could get that many for a nuclear option.
empedocles
(15,751 posts)14. McConnell said, for whatever thats worth, he would not go nuclear.
tblue37
(65,227 posts)2. Not from the Dems. nt
mobeau69
(11,132 posts)3. Sixty? I don't think so.
Takket
(21,528 posts)7. why are 60 needed instead of simple majority?
More_Cowbell
(2,190 posts)9. The senate is the "cooling saucer"
Here's an explanation of recent changes: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-is-a-simple-majority-usually-not-enough-to-pass-a-bill-in-the-senate/
RussBLib
(9,003 posts)12. I believe it has to do with spending
If there is no expenditure, only 51 votes needed. If there are expenditures and they are offset by raising revenue, only 51 needed. But if there is no offsetting revenue, 60 votes are needed.
I think.
bearsfootball516
(6,373 posts)4. He needs 60 votes.
LexVegas
(6,030 posts)5. They need 60. nt
BootinUp
(47,078 posts)8. Good luck with that. Nt
liberal N proud
(60,332 posts)10. Putin called the turtle
stonecutter357
(12,693 posts)11. nope !