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12-17-2010, 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Kilan21 View Post
If his right out of the 58 dems we are short two? might be Ben Nelson and Joe Manchin? So lets say his right 56 + Lugar and Bennett = 58?

two out of this gang might seal the deal!

Murkowski, Collins, Voinovich, Brownback or Ensign?

I also have to note that if some senators don't vote at all 58 or 59 would pass the bill. If Hutchison, McCain (doubt), LeMieux sits out? 3/5ths of the senate or does it still have to be 60to beat a fillabuster?
Cloture votes are based on all senators "duly elected" so 60 is the threshold regardless of who is present.
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