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Originally Posted by Kilan21
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?
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Cloture votes are based on all senators "duly elected" so 60 is the threshold regardless of who is present.