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This is so the Democrats can avoid a Republican filibuster. It takes 60 votes to stop the filibuster.
Definition of filibuster: a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes
For rules on filibuster and cloture go to http://uspolitics.about.com/od/usgovernment/a/filibuster.htm
What else can I help you with?
How many votes in senate needed to block a bill?
The Senate can defeat a bill with 51 votes.
Senate votes needed to pass a bill?
2/3 of Senate
Votes needed to pass bill in senate?
Well, to overrule a veto: 2/3
Must the health reconciliation bill get 60 votes to pass?
No. The bill has been voted on and passed by both house and senate.
How many votes do you need for a law to pass?
If all members vote, 51 votes are needed to pass a bill. Otherwise it passes if more than half of the votes are "Ayes".
Who votes on a bill?
The members of the House and the Senate.
How many votes are needed to pass budget bills in the US Senate?
A simple majority ( 51 votes if all vote) will pass any bill in the Senate. (Please note that all tax bills must originate in the House.)
How many votes to pass a spending bill in the senate?
Actually, there are a limited amount of people in the Senate. Anyway, the bill is passed when there are more votes to pass the bill EX: 60 wants bill, 25 doesn't
Where does a bill go after it is passed in the senate?
The bill after every Senate and Delegate has approved or the votes win, the bill then must go to the executive branch.
How many votes does a bill need to pass a floor vote?
In the U.S. Senate, 51 votes are needed to pass a bill on the floor. A bill can also pass on a tie vote (50 - 50 or otherwise), as the Vice President will then cast a vote to break the tie. A bill cannot even reach the floor for a vote, however, if it is the subject of a filibuster unless there are 60 votes for cloture (which will allow a floor vote on the bill). In the U.S. House, 218 votes are needed to pass a bill on the floor.
How many votes are needed to pass a revenue in the US Senate?
A simple majority is all is needed . This means 51 votes if all the senators vote . 50 votes will suffice if the vice-president will vote in favor of the bill. However, in order to shut down debate and bring a controversial bill to a vote, that, to end a filibuster, requires a 60% vote in favor or 60 votes if all the senators vote.
What percentage of votes are required in the Senate for a bill to pass?
when the president vetoes a bill, a 2/3 vote is required where 2/3 or higher senators vote for the bill to become a law.
