The Truth Comes Out
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Originally posted by sgtclub
Senate rules are fine and all, but not if they are inconsistent with the Constitution, regardless of how long they have been in place. If we want to require 60 votes to approve a judicial nominee, that's fine, but let's first go through the process of amending the Constitution.
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They're not requiring 60 votes to approve a nominee. They're requiring 60 votes to end debate.
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