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BigmanPigman

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Reply to stopbush (Original post)

Tue Nov 28, 2017, 11:47 PM

Nov 2017

It takes 51 votes and there is the Byrd Rule. It is frustrating and very confusing to me...it seems that they make and break rules to suit them at any moment...like Gerrymandering.

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How come the Rs need only 51 votes to pass their tax giveaway? [View all] stopbush Nov 2017 OP

The bill already passed in the House of Representatives FakeNoose Nov 2017 #1

Still needs conference committee SCantiGOP Nov 2017 #2

Yeah, dont they have to discuss all the naughty bits that will end up in the final bill dhol82 Nov 2017 #3

No it was a different bill that passed in the house standingtall Nov 2017 #4

Someone asked the same question on DU easier today. BigmanPigman Nov 2017 #5

Can't increase the budget deficit after 10 years marylandblue Nov 2017 #6

Not all the tax cuts expire. rainin Nov 2017 #7

Yes that's true marylandblue Nov 2017 #9

Because of the effect on the deficit... Wounded Bear Nov 2017 #8

Under reconciliation rules it only has to fit within the budget resolution unblock Nov 2017 #10