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To: tbancroft who wrote (83740)11/3/2004 2:54:43 PM
From: carranza2  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793964
 
I really don't know, but the additon of five seats should help.



To: tbancroft who wrote (83740)11/3/2004 11:37:39 PM
From: Nadine Carroll  Respond to of 793964
 
What is the rule for cutting off the technique of filibustering that has been so effective in keeping out Bush's judicial appointments so far? Is a majority sufficient, or can the tactic still be effective?

In the Senate, you need 60 votes for cloture, which ends a fillibuster.


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