964 () posted 1 year ago by Mad_Hattie 1 year ago by Mad_Hattie +964 / -0 75 comments share 75 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (75) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 7 ▼ – Data 7 points 1 year ago +7 / -0 You only need a simple majority (51+) to pass a bill in the Senate. 60 votes merely allows the Senate to "close debate" (known as cloture), effectively ending a filibuster. Basically, 60+ allows you to fast-track a bill through the Senate. permalink save report block reply
You only need a simple majority (51+) to pass a bill in the Senate. 60 votes merely allows the Senate to "close debate" (known as cloture), effectively ending a filibuster. Basically, 60+ allows you to fast-track a bill through the Senate.