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still_one

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3. The Byrd Rule requires reconcilliation bills to deal with strictly budget matters.

Reply to ImpeachTheGOP (Original post)

Mon Jul 10, 2017, 04:19 PM

Jul 2017

It is complicated.

If the Senate tried to pass the AHCA and repeal of the ACA it would be challenged in the court, since the Byrd Rule specifically requires reconciliation bills to deal strictly with budget matters.

The AHCA could be passed on a simple majority vote. A filibuster could not be used.

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Can the GOP do a full ACA repeal under reconciliation? [View all] ImpeachTheGOP Jul 2017 OP

Good question. I am sure McConnell knows how to get around any barriers though. BigmanPigman Jul 2017 #1

It is my understanding that you can not use reconciliation for a full repeal Gothmog Jul 2017 #2

The Byrd Rule requires reconcilliation bills to deal with strictly budget matters. still_one Jul 2017 #3

That's what I thought. ImpeachTheGOP Jul 2017 #4

I think because it reduces the deficiet they don't need to go nuclear. The unknown is still_one Jul 2017 #5

I'm not sure the courts would have a say. DanTex Jul 2017 #7

I don't know. To do that they would overrule the Senate parliamentarian who is a republican still_one Jul 2017 #8

That's a good question. From what I've read, it looks like they can repeal most of it. DanTex Jul 2017 #6

They don't really care. They just want to be able to tell their base that it was repealed. nikibatts Jul 2017 #9