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To: chickadee

Help me out here. Is a quarum of the Senate required to cast any vote or only on certain things?


20 posted on 02/18/2011 7:27:33 AM PST by technically right
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To: technically right

According to the Senate rules, a quorum (2/3 of the entire body) is only required on fiscal matters. A simple majority is enough for other business.


21 posted on 02/18/2011 7:32:14 AM PST by chickadee
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