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Re: Court case challenges the filibuster

By: ribit in FFFT | Recommend this post (0)
Wed, 22 Jan 14 1:56 AM | 53 view(s)
Boardmark this board | Food For Further Thought 		Msg. 60294 of 65535
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I think 51 votes should at least get a bill to the floor for discussion.

...that's what triggers the filibuster.




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Re: Court case challenges the filibuster
By: clo in FFFT
Tue, 21 Jan 14 2:14 AM 		Msg. 60248 of 65535

I heard they will argue, can the congress change it to 90 votes? and if not, why is 60 alright?

I think 51 votes should at least get a bill to the floor for discussion.

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