I would also say to the distinguished Democratic leader, it appears around here if there is anything controversial now, you need 60 votes to get it passed. Not a 51 vote margin, 51 to 49, it has to be 60 votes if the legislation is controversial; something new in the life of the Senate, but not entirely new, I will say that.
Discussing the requirement of 60 votes for controversial legislation in the Senate.
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