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Originally Posted by dubman
is it just me or am i not particularly enthused to have a filibuster proof democratic majority? i actually do believe in checks and balances, not just when it doesnt swing my way, and there needs to be healthy debates and opposition to make sure that whatever gets through has had a bit of a gauntlet run first instead of shouting down opposing views with an overwhelming majority.
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I'd have to double check and I'm just heading out the door, but I think they would've needed a few more seats to be filibuster-proof. Wasn't it like 60 that they would need for that?