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I think: 60 senate votes needed to invoke cloture and prevent a Gooper

filibuster; 51 votes needed to pass the legislation in a full senate vote.

However:

I recall something about any measure that calls for, results in or causes a tax increase needing 60 votes to pass. As I understand it, the public option (whatever final form it emerges in) doesn't necessarily meet those criteria.  

However (again):

I could easily be mistaken. You aren't the only one who finds this stuff confusing. I hope what I've told you is actually right.

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by: UhOh @ Sat Jun 13, 2009 at 07:27:55 AM CDT