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Is there a 60% vote requirement in the Senate? I thought it only took a simple majority first time around, and then a 2/3 majority to override a veto. Plus, if Senate/House bills aren't exactly alike, it goes to Joint Committee to resolve the text - which still only needs a simple majority in each house to pass. Am I wrong somewhere here?
Any info on quorum rules? I forget how that works out.
As for the effect, don't forget that a lot of the legislative system numbers game gets tied up in the President's power to veto. Dem-sponsored bills will get vetoed more often, and will need a 2/3 vote. Rep-sponsored bills won't.
Which gives me a side note: isn't it sad that even if a Rep. likes a bill, he won't support it as heavily if a Dem. sponsors it (and vice versa)? It's all about taking the credit.
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