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AdamGG

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25. There's only 47 Democratic Senators

Reply to Bluetus (Reply #22)

Tue Feb 4, 2025, 02:39 PM

Feb 4

They have been voting as a bloc against many of the nominees. That doesn't accomplish anything unless they pick up 4 Republican senate votes.

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But what are the SENATORS personally going to do? Bluetus Feb 4 #22

There's only 47 Democratic Senators AdamGG Feb 4 #25

Wrong Bluetus Feb 4 #30

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