[johnmecainrino]

A majority in the senate is 60 seats not 51 seats.

It is a myth that a majority is 51 seats.

41 democrats can stop any bill or judge. That is why they need Harry Reid's approval. Democrats have 44 seats plus jeffords.

If the vote is 59-41 for cloture the 41 votes is a filibuster.

[CobaltBlue]

Filibusters aren't likely to happen on this issue -- 2006 elections are too close. Couple dozen seats up for grabs.

[F16Fighter]

I'm actually referring to the "majority" in a numbers sense.

If we wait for a technical "majority" NOTHING would get done, but still, the President has wielded NO domestic leadership at all -- especially when you think about Reagan's accomplishments with the opposite numbers.

[JeffAtlanta]

A majority in the senate is 60 seats not 51 seats. It is a myth that a majority is 51 seats.

Then how did 1992 senate that was very slightly controlled by the Democrats pass Clinton's massive tax increase? Bush is weak when in comes to taking his message to the people as are the republican senators - either that or they are corrupt.

[WatchingInAmazement]

41 democrats can stop any bill or judge.

How come 41 republicans couldn't when the dems were in power?