How much votes does this need for it to be passed in the Senate?
60 i believe, someone can correct me if i’m wrong
edit: just double checked yeah it’s 60. and democrats aren’t even united on this so it’s near impossible
Wym? NYC has a higher GDP than most countries as it is. We could do it
are you stupid or something ?
i forgot that @NiceLikeChrist is the same guy who advocated for incest on the old website
vox.com/2021/4/22/22387228/dc-statehood-filibuster-house-senate-congress
Decent article summing up what's going on, HR 51 goes to the Senate next where it has a mixed chance
60 i believe, someone can correct me if i’m wrong
edit: just double checked yeah it’s 60. and democrats aren’t even united on this so it’s near impossible
its unknown if its 50 or 60 as it is unclear whether statehood bills fit the definition of legislation and can therefore be filibustered
if DC voted red none of yall would want this lmao
I just thought this, if DC was conservative everyone would be making massive Twitter threads about how awful the idea of them becoming a state is
if DC voted red none of yall would want this lmao
But luckily it ain’t, since the gop has a massive structure imbalance already built into the Senate
But luckily it ain’t, since the gop has a massive structure imbalance already built into the Senate
I mean at least you’re admitting you just want one side to rule to push stuff you agree with 🤷♀️ There’s people that are acting like that’s not why they’re for it lmao