Senate Republicans need Democratic votes to pass any continuing resolution. What leverage do Democrats have to stop the Freedom Caucus strategy?
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Democrats control the filibuster power in the Senate. Even with Republicans holding a majority, most legislation needs 60 votes to overcome a filibuster. At least 7 Democrats must agree to any continu...
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