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This approach would thwart procedural hurdles Democrats could pursue under normal circumstances.
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Democrats were short the 60 votes necessary to overcome procedural hurdles.
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The bill needs 60 votes to overcome procedural hurdles that could block passage.
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Democrats control 60 Senate votes, exactly the number needed to overcome Republican procedural hurdles.
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Democrats control 59 seats, one short of the number needed to overcome procedural hurdles.
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That is the number needed to overcome Republican procedural hurdles.
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Democrats reached 60 this year, giving them the number needed to override Republican procedural hurdles.
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Perhaps the thorny procedural hurdles became more obvious as the justices prepared for Tuesday's hearing.
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The bill needs 60 votes to overcome procedural hurdles.
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Democrats, irate over Garland's rebuff, potentially could try to block the nomination using procedural hurdles.
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There are enough political and procedural hurdles to doom major legislation, especially during an election year.
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At least some bipartisan support would be needed in the Senate to clear Republican procedural hurdles.
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They will likely need 60 votes to overcome procedural hurdles likely to be raised by Republicans.
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Although Democrats also control the Senate, it's easier for opponents there to delay legislation using procedural hurdles.
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Plus, any bill likely would need at least 60 votes to overcome anticipated procedural hurdles by opponents.
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Previously, 60 votes were needed to clear procedural hurdles in the 100-seat Senate.
