On the recordApril 21, 2010
The Majority Leader can bring up a motion. No motion to bring up an executive nomination requires 60 votes; it just requires 51.
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congress.govLamar Alexander: “The Majority Leader can bring up a motion. No motion to bring up an executive nomination requires 60 votes; it just…”
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Alexander points out that the Majority Leader has the authority to advance nominations with a simple majority.
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