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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHow many House Republican votes are needed to pass Senate deal?
Everyone seems to think this is the end, that we've averted a catastrophe, but I'm not so sure the House will play ball.....
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How many House Republican votes are needed to pass Senate deal? (Original Post)
Avalux
Oct 2013
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Stinky The Clown
(67,831 posts)1. I think it is 17, but I'm not certain of that.
Avalux
(35,015 posts)2. Thanks.
I'm sure none of the Crazies will vote for it; will be interesting to see who does (if they have the backbone).
samsingh
(17,601 posts)3. less than 20
intaglio
(8,170 posts)4. 17 if Dems don't defect
Dem House 200, Rep House 232. 16 is a tie where Boehner (I think) gets the casting vote.
Pab Sungenis
(9,612 posts)6. Boehner can't vote twice.
Tie vote in the House is a defeat.
intaglio
(8,170 posts)7. Thanks, I wasn't sure n/t
Pab Sungenis
(9,612 posts)5. I say 24
just in case our own batshit insane Blue Dogs bolt.