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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHow did Dems get to 47 votes on the economic package without Bernie?
Did a Repub senator vote with the Democrats?
Dems have 47 Senators in their caucus (including Bernie). How did they still get to 47 with Bernie absent?
Repubs have 53 in their caucus and 5 were absent and in quarantine, leaving 48. Yet, they also had 47 votes on the procedural motion, one less than I would have expected.
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How did Dems get to 47 votes on the economic package without Bernie? (Original Post)
Jersey Devil
Mar 2020
OP
They are going to another vote today, so it would be nice if Sanders was present. Warren will be
still_one
Mar 2020
#2
Bloomberg is actually one of the most balanced and accurate news and financial networks around.
still_one
Mar 2020
#9
Mitch voted no - a procedural move so he could bring up another vote..... n/t
getagrip_already
Mar 2020
#6
OnDoutside
(19,954 posts)1. They need 60 though ?
Loki Liesmith
(4,602 posts)3. To block a bill?
Only need 41 to do that.
OnDoutside
(19,954 posts)5. To pass a bill
Jersey Devil
(9,874 posts)4. Yes, the Repubs need 60 to invoke cloture
That number does not change when senators are absent.
still_one
(92,168 posts)2. They are going to another vote today, so it would be nice if Sanders was present. Warren will be
making an appearance on Bloomberg in around and hour to discuss this
denem
(11,045 posts)7. Mike is allowing her on camera?
still_one
(92,168 posts)9. Bloomberg is actually one of the most balanced and accurate news and financial networks around.
When Bloomberg was getting sliced and diced by Warren, they reported every detail without blinking
denem
(11,045 posts)10. I know that :)
Just a little humor from a Warren junkie
still_one
(92,168 posts)11. Cool...........
getagrip_already
(14,721 posts)6. Mitch voted no - a procedural move so he could bring up another vote..... n/t
Jersey Devil
(9,874 posts)8. Thanks, yes that explains it - nt
nt
still_one
(92,168 posts)12. +++
Gothmog
(145,130 posts)13. Moscowmitch voted against Bill for procedural reasons
This allow MoscowMitch bring the bill up again