How do we resolve it? I think these are the questions that are on people's minds. So let me just say a few words about that without boring you about Senate rules. The shutdown took place five weeks ago because the majority party, in this case the Republicans, need 60 votes in order to pass a government budget. They only have 53 votes. The Democratic caucus has 47. And what has always happened under these circumstances is that the majority party sits down and negotiates with the minority in order to get the 60 votes. (00:20–00:34)
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Asserts that the government shutdown occurred because Republicans need 60 votes but only have 53.
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