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mbush40 asked in Politics & GovernmentPolitics · 9 years ago

Why won't Harry Reid allow a vote on the budget?

Budget bills are governed under special rules called "reconciliation" which do not allow filibusters.

A simple majority is all that is needed.

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  • 9 years ago
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    he knows it would make the democrats accountable and reduce spending two things he is dead set against

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Because if he does those who have pictures of Reid on his knees dressed in women's pantaloons servicing a a campaign donner will be released.

    Yes, the Dem's do have control of their own.

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Are you kidding?

    Passing a budget would be disastrous for Democrats.

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