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The Reps need 60 positive votes.
According to the net sifter, a filibuster requires at least one Senator to "object" to a piece of legislation. If Schumer cannot keep his troops whipped into line, so no-one objects, then he can direct his caucus to join the Repubs in a cloture vote, to end the filibuster.
Voting for cloture, is not voting for the bill, according to the net sifter;
No, a cloture vote does not automatically mean a bill is approved; it is a separate vote that ends debate to allow for a final vote on the measure. Invoking cloture requires a supermajority of 60 votes in the Senate to limit debate and move to a final, up-or-down vote on the bill itself.
Cloture: The process of ending a filibuster to limit debate, which requires a supermajority (currently 60 votes) to pass.
Final Vote: After cloture is invoked, the Senate proceeds to a final vote on the underlying bill, which requires a simple majority to pass.
Important Distinction: Passing cloture simply means the Senate will vote on the bill, but it doesn't guarantee the bill will pass. Opponents of a bill may vote for cloture (to end the debate) while still voting against the bill itself in the final vote
So enough Dems vote "aye" for cloture, then vote "present" on the bill. The GOP wears the consequences.
Steve
