I keep reading about those that aren't supporting the bill--how many non-supports do we need to kill

[Horse with no Name]

the bill?

[TwilightGardener]

1. I guess it only needs a majority to pass the Senate, but many Dems

and ALL Repugs will vote for it, so it won't be killed.

[Rosemary2205]

2. The only hope of killing it is in the House I think.

and David Scott's office (D-Georgia) told me the mood is it will pass by a hair but there are some who are still negotiating.

[leftupnorth]

3. 218 no votes would do it. Or a failure to reach 218 yea votes.

Simply abstaining from voting or voting "present" could bring about the latter.

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

4. aren't there ways to shelve it, before it comes up for a real vote?

I don't know.

There was somebody yesterday telling me this was all Pelosi's fault because she schedules legislation, but I'm pretty sure that's Hoyer's job.

[Benhurst]

5. You may be right; but on a vote as important as this I would expect

the Speaker's fingerprints all over it.