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question everything Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-23-09 01:02 PM
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When are 60 votes required?
The NRA bill failed because it got "only" 58 votes. As much as I am glad, I wonder why are not 51 votes required to pass a bill. Why 60?

Thanks.
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kirby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-23-09 01:05 PM
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1. Thune amendment was filibustered so it needed 60 votes.
Technically it is called invoking cloture.
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question everything Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-23-09 01:07 PM
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2. Thanks. Was not aware of the filibuster (nt)
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elocs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-23-09 01:54 PM
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3. You've been here since 2004 with over 21,000 posts and you honestly don't know this?
I realize this is possible, it is just difficult to comprehend.
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rurallib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-23-09 02:10 PM
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4. I'd say when Seante Leader McConnell says so
if only there were some opposition to the republicans.
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