On the recordOctober 25, 2009
We know that, unfortunately, there's been a de facto amendment to the Constitution, so you need 60 votes to pass anything.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarney Frank: “We know that, unfortunately, there's been a de facto amendment to the Constitution, so you need 60 votes to pass…”
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Commenting on the current legislative requirements for passing bills in the Senate.
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