NSFW Anon Archived Why Are the 51+ Senate Seats Important? Filibuster!! (vox.com)
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NSFW Anon Archived Why Are the 51+ Senate Seats Important? Filibuster!! (vox.com)
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[–] 14869008? [S] ago (edited ago)
A filibuster can only be broken with 60 votes, the rule that powers the filibuster can be changed, or even eliminated, with 51 votes.
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[–] 14869196? [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
That rule change affected approval of executive and judicial nominees against unanimous opposition. They could end the filibuster entirely.