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Featuring: Jeff Merkley, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Oregon

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I understand the difference, the point of views on exactly what we're emphasizing. So I don't want to dwell on that too much more. But to say If in fact there was a dispute over this that resulted in a ruling on the floor, this would be subject to a budget point of order, which takes 60 votes to waive. So if we put this into the bill and if, in fact, the chair's understanding is correct. But I have received a different understanding. (06:54–07:06)

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Asserts that a dispute over jurisdiction would require 60 votes to waive a budget point of order.

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