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Originally Posted by ratbastid
Do you think the "wouldn't vote for it" democrats would support a filibuster? Because if not, then only a simple majority is needed to pass the bill. They only need a supermajority to pass a cloture vote to terminate a filibuster. Is it just me, or is it about time for a Roberts Rules Reset?
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That's a good question. I imagine it would be rather bold for these 4 Democrats to abandon their President and party leaders and refuse to even terminate a Republican filibuster. If they can't get all of them they will need a Republican or 2 to switch over.