Wouldn’t the 50-48 vote have carried?
A motion passes if it gets a majority of those present and voting.
I think simple majority would carry it if they voted on the nuclear option. I think Rand Paul will approve that, even if he might vote against a CR.
As early as possible after the government is re-opened they need to PUSH a budget through the House and then the Senate. Living month to month on CRs is a huge disservice to the American people and playing into the hands of the obstructionist DemoRats.