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How many votes are needed in the Senate to overcome a filibuster?

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The Senate needs 60 votes to overcome a filibuster and pass the ACA subsidies extension. With 48 Democrats and 4 independents who caucus with Democrats, the bill requires at least 8 Republicans to rea...

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