I’m confused. Doesn’t TPP need 60 votes to pass? Wasn’t the TPA only the entry point into these other trade agreements, which is why Cruz voted for it?
TPA allows for the up or down vote of trade bills and no amendments for six years. TPP falls into that window, so no need of 60 for the pass, only a majority.
Mariner provided status details and feared outcome, correctly:
“After the show trial, the US Congress will pass this.
After all, they had their mind made up when they passed TPA, which ascertains TPP passage unless blocked by 60 votes in the US Senate.
Yes, China will join later:”Trade ministers said the TPP would in future be open to other countries, including potentially China.”
Good job there GOPe (inclusive of EVERY Senator who voted for TPA).
1 posted on Tue Oct 6 13:52:55 2015 by Mariner
No, it doesn’t. That was the point of TPA. Maybe you were asleep.