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To: House Atreides

Senate rules can be changed by a simple majority vote.

You’re thinking of legislation to clear a filibuster which only requires 60 votes.


21 posted on 01/06/2020 4:28:00 PM PST by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: goldstategop

Exactly. They should end this coup tomorrow.


24 posted on 01/06/2020 4:30:34 PM PST by HighSierra5
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To: goldstategop

Senate rules can be changed by a simple majority vote.
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Yes, but only if they go the “nuclear option” route which, while possible, is rare.


25 posted on 01/06/2020 4:30:37 PM PST by House Atreides (Boycott the NFL 100% — PERMANENTLY)
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