On the recordJanuary 27, 2021
Despite what you learned on 'Schoolhouse Rock,' it’s not 50. It’s 60 votes of Democrats. They may not all support it. You have to have the support of the many Republicans.
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Robert Gibbs
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msnbc.comRobert Gibbs: “Despite what you learned on 'Schoolhouse Rock,' it’s not 50. It’s 60 votes of Democrats. They may not all support it.…”
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Robert Gibbs emphasizes the need for 60 votes in the Senate for passing legislation, highlighting the challenges Democrats face.
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