421 Can someone please explain how McConnell needed 60 votes to pass anything in the Senate and schumer only needs 50 posted 40 days ago by Ssoul 40 days ago by Ssoul +421 / -0 Without even having to change the filibuster rule. 22 comments share 22 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (22) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 19 ▼ – ShitOfPeace 19 points 40 days ago +19 / -0 But they're probably going to nuke the filibuster and get rid of the 60 vote requirement altogether pretty soon. permalink save report block reply ▲ 9 ▼ – jnvsor 9 points 40 days ago +9 / -0 Can't they filibuster the filibuster buster bill? permalink parent save report block reply ▲ 6 ▼ – 2016TrumpMAGA 6 points 40 days ago +6 / -0 Only if they have a filibuster buster buster. Underrated movie. permalink parent save report block reply ▲ 3 ▼ – Quatro-cinco_md 3 points 40 days ago +3 / -0 Just saw that one again for the first time in like 20 years. It has held up nicely permalink parent save report block reply ▲ 4 ▼ – MrUnderhill 4 points 40 days ago +4 / -0 The requirement for cloture (60 votes) is part of the senate rules. Not really a law. But I like the way you think. permalink parent save report block reply
But they're probably going to nuke the filibuster and get rid of the 60 vote requirement altogether pretty soon.
Can't they filibuster the filibuster buster bill?
Only if they have a filibuster buster buster.
Underrated movie.
Just saw that one again for the first time in like 20 years. It has held up nicely
The requirement for cloture (60 votes) is part of the senate rules. Not really a law. But I like the way you think.