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Old 12-08-2010, 11:57 AM
 
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Sen. Tom Udall said he will force a motion on the first day of the next Congress to have Vice President Joe Biden adopt new rules for the two-year session. Then, Udall said, he will seek consensus among senators from both parties to lower the 60-vote threshold for procedural motions. Only a simple majority of 51 votes would be necessary for such a move, and Udall said he expects support from some Republicans.
Dem backers of new filibuster rules undaunted by GOP - TheHill.com
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Old 12-08-2010, 12:03 PM
 
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didn't they howl when this was suggested by Bush?
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Old 12-08-2010, 12:03 PM
 
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what a joke, Dems like to change the rules when they lose.
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