Congress is aiming to pass the bill under a process called reconciliation, which requires only a simple majority of votes in the Senate, where Republicans hold a 52 - 48 majority, instead of 60 votes. (fortune.com)
This matters, because under Senate rules, tax legislation that passes with only a simple majority of votes (under what is often referred to as «budget reconciliation») can not increase the deficit in any year after the 10 - year budget period or the legislation expires. (thewealthadvisor.com)
But the gap in voter excitement between the two is curious — one skated in easily in his third try, whereas the other one might not ever get a simple majority of the vote. (sbnation.com)