the senate republicans will give in, as always.

[SummerSnow]

He will get the votes

[dem4decades]

1. He needs Democrats.

[empedocles]

6. 60 votes needed.

[regnaD kciN]

13. Or 50 votes + Pence to abolish the filibuster and then pass it...

...but it’s unclear if they could get that many for a “nuclear option.”

[empedocles]

14. McConnell said, for whatever thats worth, he would not go nuclear.

[tblue37]

2. Not from the Dems. nt

[mobeau69]

3. Sixty? I don't think so.

[Takket]

7. why are 60 needed instead of simple majority?

[More_Cowbell]

9. The senate is the "cooling saucer"

Here's an explanation of recent changes: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-is-a-simple-majority-usually-not-enough-to-pass-a-bill-in-the-senate/

[RussBLib]

12. I believe it has to do with spending

If there is no expenditure, only 51 votes needed. If there are expenditures and they are offset by raising revenue, only 51 needed. But if there is no offsetting revenue, 60 votes are needed.

I think.

[bearsfootball516]

4. He needs 60 votes.

[LexVegas]

5. They need 60. nt

[BootinUp]

8. Good luck with that. Nt

[liberal N proud]

10. Putin called the turtle

[stonecutter357]

11. nope !