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John Thune: “There are 55 United States senators, a majority, who are for…”

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John Thune reveals if he's found 5 Democrats who could reopen the government

Published October 5, 2025 | Video Starts at 01:49

I mean, they're the ones, they have the controlling card right now. The House has passed it. The president is prepared to sign it. There are a majority of, you know, United States senators, There are 55 United States senators, a majority, who are for [the funding resolution]. it. All we need is another five Democrat senators to join us to get the 60 votes that are necessary to pass legislation in the Senate. So it's a very straightforward proposition. (01:49–01:57)

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Asserts that a majority of senators support the funding resolution.

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