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Old 02-28-2010, 06:57 AM   #63 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Cimarron29414 View Post
You are absolutely correct.

However, it does say that a rule change requires 60 votes. Isn't this a "rule change" since the current rule is "must have 60 votes". So, aren't they still violating the current Senate rules by using 51 votes to proceed without first having 60 votes to change the cloture rule from 60 to 51?....
For the record, budget reconciliation is codified in law...it is not just a rule.
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