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To: Rusty0604

Can someone explain which items require 60 votes in the senate and some a majority?


6 posted on 11/20/2014 9:57:28 AM PST by morphing libertarian
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To: morphing libertarian

If it’s something Harry Reid wants to pass, it only requires a simple majority. (1/2 sarc)


10 posted on 11/20/2014 9:59:09 AM PST by Rusty0604
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To: morphing libertarian

If someone is filibustering, 60 to get it heard. If not, a majority


19 posted on 11/20/2014 10:29:52 AM PST by Pikachu_Dad (Impeach Sen Quinn)
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