dudeOct 13

US speaker warns of 'one of the longest shutdowns,' says he 'won't negotiate' with Democrats

https://lemmings.world/post/35405595

US speaker warns of 'one of the longest shutdowns,' says he 'won't negotiate' with Democrats - Lemmings.world

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Show threadblitzenOct 13
Correct me if I’m wrong, but he doesn’t need to negotiate with Democrats. Republicans have the majority and could pass it on their own if it was reasonable.
Show threaddjsoren19Oct 14
You are incorrect. Reps hold a majority, but not a supermajority. They would need sixty votes to pass a budget and end the shutdown, and only hold fifty three seats.
Show threadhomura1650
They could, however, change the procedural rules that require 60 votes with a simple majority.
Oct 14 at 6:10amWeb