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In reply to the discussion: I've been told that if the ACA is not overturned by Sept 30 [View all]W_HAMILTON
(7,835 posts)3. No, but I'm not sure on the specifics myself.
I believe the fiscal year ends on September 30th, therefore, if they don't pass an Obamacare repeal through reconciliation by then, they have to "start over" <-- whatever that means. I think it just means they have to restart the procedural efforts again to initiate repeal through reconciliation in the new fiscal year. I'm not sure how long that takes, but I'm guessing it could be within a couple of months......
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They have until the 30th to do it by reconciliation with a simple majority
Hassin Bin Sober
Sep 2017
#1
No, because they want to use the 2018 reconciliation for big tax cuts for their
tblue37
Sep 2017
#10
Can they change or abolish the reconciliation rule and then do it the way
Eliot Rosewater
Sep 2017
#27
My understanding is that they would have to pass a budget for the new fiscal year first
unblock
Sep 2017
#6
How long did a party representing a minority of the people rule over South Africa?
unblock
Sep 2017
#19
Na. They know if they go nuclear, Dems only need one good election to get enough decent
Volaris
Sep 2017
#24
If Collins, Murkowski, and McCain voted as before, against the Wealthcare bill, then...
Rollo
Sep 2017
#14