Congress Probably Has The Votes To Make DACA Law: five thirty eight politics - Page 4

Originally Posted by jaylove16

That’s why I would conclude that there is a possibility that majorities in both chambers would pass this legislation … if it gets to a formal vote. Of course, that’s a big if that basically comes down to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan’s willingness to bring legislation to the floor that would pass with a majority of Democrats but a minority of Republicans voting yes. That’s something Congressional leaders have been loathe to do.

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Good read !

Originally Posted by Dude

Two words: Hastert Rule.

It says that unless a "majority of the majority" don't support a bill, it won't be put up for a vote in the house. So we need 124 GOP reps to agree to support the bill, otherwise it won't be put up for a vote by Paul Ryan.

It's similar but not the same in the senate, even if 12 or 22 GOP senators support it, Mitch McConnell won't put it to a vote even though he knows he it would pass with mostly democrat votes.