John Thune: “55 senators, Senate majority out of 100 senators, 55…”

“Nine days in which Democrats have had multiple opportunities to support a clean, nonpartisan CR sitting right here at the Senate desk to reopen the government. Something that's been passed by our colleagues in the House of Representatives that has achieved 55 senators, Senate majority out of 100 senators, 55 senators support this 24 page resolution sitting at the desk. which could open up the government today because soon as the Senate passes it, the President will sign it into law.” (00:22–00:34)

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