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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: Steve203 🐝 HONORARY
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Subject: Re: Why can't reps pass the CR with only 51 votes
Date: 10/06/25 11:54 AM
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That is, that there are not certain things that MUST be passed by 60 votes and that can't be passed by 51 by overriding the filibuster rule?

As suggested before, the Dems could have not invoked a filibuster. Then, they could all vote against the CR, and it would still pass. Then wait for the base to see if they like the impact on their health insurance premiums. If they don't like it, make the Repubs wear in in 26. If the base doesn't care, because it only impacts 7% of the population, then the Dems could say "whew! glad we didn't pick that hill to die on". Now, Trump can burn down every part of the government that benefits Proles, and blame it on the Dems.

Steve
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