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Senate filibuster rule will remain in force.(Quick Quotes)(Brief article)
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"I think we can stipulate once again for the umpteenth time that matters that have any level of controversy about them in the Senate will require 60 votes."
Senate Minority Leader Miteh MeConnell (R-Ky.) thought it wise to ...
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