Senate Democrats got another colleague in Minnesota Senator Al Franken, which pushed them to the magic super-majority number of 60. That’s how many votes it takes to shut down a filibuster. There are now technically 58 Democrats, and two Independents who caucus with them.Libby Casey, APRN - Washington, D.C.Download Audio (MP3)
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