Sentences with phrase «votes under the current rules»

But he pointed hopefully to the power of the 48 - member Senate Democratic Caucus headed by Sen. Charles Schumer, who have enough votes under the current rules to filibuster most Republican legislation.

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Nevertheless, under current Senate rules, a rule change could itself be filibustered, requiring two - thirds of senators who are present and voting to end debate.

That could be feasible but under the current selection rules there is no guarantee that the result of the voting among party members would be any different.

Under current rules, the GOP majority will need at least six votes from Schumer's 48 - member Democratic conference to close discussion on most major matters.

However, unity would not be possible under the current Senate rules, which list Republican Leader John Flanagan as the president of the chamber, as voted by Senate Republicans and Felder.

Under current rules, lawmakers select them in a joint session, i.e., a vote by all 213 members of both chambers at once.

Republicans reign in both wings of the Capitol, although Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer «s 48 - member Democratic caucus has enough votes filibuster most legislation under current Senate rules.

Under current Senate rules, most legislation needs at least 60 votes to pass the body and Democrats will have at least 48 votes when the new Congress meets in January.

Under current rules, investors must instruct their brokers on how to vote at least 10 days before the election.