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11. Possibly the worst idea ever suggested on DU

Reply to KPN (Reply #8)

Fri Aug 8, 2025, 02:50 PM

Aug 8

Apparently you are unaware that the standard for a quorum in the US House and Senste is a simple majority.

So if every Democrat walked out the republicans, who have a majority in both chambers would have unfettered ability to do any they want. For example, the Senate republicans could vote to change any of the standing rules of the Senste — something that ordinarily takes 3/5 of those present and voting.

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Possibly the worst idea ever suggested on DU onenote Aug 8 #11

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