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John Thune: “We've got 55 senators, currently a majority of the United…”

Featuring: John Thune, Republican | Senate Majority Leader, South Dakota

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Leader Thune Amna Nawaz on PBS NewsHour

Published | Video Starts at 01:48

Actually, all we need is five, really, five Democrats to vote with us. As you know, it's passed in the House, President will sign it all. We've got 55 senators, currently a majority of the United States Senate, who have voted multiple times now to open up the government. Government, we need five more, ideally 10. But, you know, bring to me the number of Democrats who will help us get the government opened up again and we can have that discussion. (01:48–01:54)

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