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“Leader John Thun had a response to that today... he told reporters the reason why he's against that is because the filibuster in his mind historically has protected Republican and conservative priorities.”
“BUT WE WOULD NEED, IN ORDER TO PASS IT IN THE SENATE, 60 VOTES.”
“IT IS A SIMPLE FUNCTION OF THE MATH IN THE SENATE. IT WOULD TAKE, EVEN A TALKING FILIBUSTER WOULD TAKE 51 VOTES. WE DON'T HAVE 51 VOTES IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE.”