How did Dems get to 47 votes on the economic package without Bernie?

[Jersey Devil]

Did a Repub senator vote with the Democrats?

Dems have 47 Senators in their caucus (including Bernie). How did they still get to 47 with Bernie absent?

Repubs have 53 in their caucus and 5 were absent and in quarantine, leaving 48. Yet, they also had 47 votes on the procedural motion, one less than I would have expected.

[OnDoutside]

1. They need 60 though ?

[Loki Liesmith]

3. To block a bill?

Only need 41 to do that.

[OnDoutside]

5. To pass a bill

[Jersey Devil]

4. Yes, the Repubs need 60 to invoke cloture

That number does not change when senators are absent.

[still_one]

2. They are going to another vote today, so it would be nice if Sanders was present. Warren will be

making an appearance on Bloomberg in around and hour to discuss this

[denem]

7. Mike is allowing her on camera?

[still_one]

9. Bloomberg is actually one of the most balanced and accurate news and financial networks around.

When Bloomberg was getting sliced and diced by Warren, they reported every detail without blinking

[denem]

10. I know that :)

Just a little humor from a Warren junkie

[still_one]

11. Cool...........

[getagrip_already]

6. Mitch voted no - a procedural move so he could bring up another vote..... n/t

[Jersey Devil]

8. Thanks, yes that explains it - nt

nt

[still_one]

12. +++

[Gothmog]

13. Moscowmitch voted against Bill for procedural reasons

This allow MoscowMitch bring the bill up again