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To: struggle

They don’t necessarily need 67 - only “two-thirds of those present”.

I think that only means 2/3 of whatever number constitutes a quorum.


15 posted on 08/14/2013 1:39:00 PM PDT by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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To: DuncanWaring

In the Senate, a quorum is a majority of the body, so 51 members may do the business of the Senate.
So, 35 members is 2/3 majority in the Senate with a minimum quorum.


31 posted on 08/14/2013 2:13:04 PM PDT by Sgt_Schultze (A half-truth is a complete lie)
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To: DuncanWaring; Gaffer; struggle
…provided two thirds of the Senators present concur …

It should be noted that onerous gun legislation has passed the senate with only 3 senators present. Bob Dole could have stopped it by suggesting a quorum was not present, but he supported the bill, so he remained silent. Passed unanimous on a voice vote.

64 posted on 08/14/2013 5:13:40 PM PDT by kitchen (Make plans and prepare. You'll never have trouble if you're ready for it. - TR)
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