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. ▲ 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 save report block reply
The requirement for cloture (60 votes) is part of the senate rules. Not really a law. But I like the way you think.