[DTxAg]

It still requires a 2/3 majority to increase the rate. Something they are unlikely to get even with a handful of RINO’s on the GOP side.

The 2/3 majority rule can be repealed by a simple majority in each house of Congress, plus a willing President. All you need is 51% in each house, and you can pass a bill repealing the 2/3 majority rule. The only way to guarantee a 2/3 majority rule for tax increases is a Constitutional amendment.

[RockyMtnMan]

Fair point but then you can say that of ANY tax plan proposed, even a flat tax. I’d rather take my chances while waiting on an amendment than live with the job killing abomination we have right now.

[RockyMtnMan]

I would also assume they would be smart enough to require a 2/3 majority to change the 2/3 majority requirement. But maybe I’m giving them too much credit.