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NewRedDawn

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6. Does it need 50 or 60 votes in the Senate?

Reply to Mr. Ected (Reply #5)

Wed May 3, 2017, 07:03 PM

May 2017

I heard it only needs 50 Plus Pence? I read previously that it is up to the parlimentarian to judge if it can be part of budget with just 51 needed or needs 60.

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