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Amishman

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12. I am not sure what post 1 is talking about, the House is always simple majority

Reply to Me. (Reply #11)

Tue Dec 19, 2017, 06:26 PM

Dec 2017

The Senate would need defectors from our side... If this drags out past 12/31. I doubt that happens.

The only time the House ever needs more than a simple majority it overriding a veto, which I don't expect to be in play here

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Bob Corker Xmas Gift. Wellstone ruled Dec 2017 #15

What was the snag? madamesilverspurs Dec 2017 #2

there is still hope we can defeat this!!! Joe941 Dec 2017 #3

That article doesn't explain what went wrong or what they must do to correct tblue37 Dec 2017 #5

The senate has to remove two very minor provisions Amishman Dec 2017 #10

What About The Issues Raised In Post #1 Me. Dec 2017 #11

I am not sure what post 1 is talking about, the House is always simple majority Amishman Dec 2017 #12

Thank You For The Response Me. Dec 2017 #13

What Exactly Is The Procedural Problem Me. Dec 2017 #6

Motion to suspend Deb Dec 2017 #7

Everyone call you senators! There is a chance to defeat this! Joe941 Dec 2017 #9

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