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Ted Cruz: “I believe we're going to get this done in the Senate.”

Featuring: Ted Cruz, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Published | Video Starts at 04:03

This has been something that has been near and dear to you. In terms of what you want to discuss, what's the chances of this being pushed through? Look, Stephen, I'm actually quite optimistic. I believe we're going to get this done in the Senate. For any legislation to move, it has to be bipartisan. The Senate rules require 60 votes. There are only 50 Republicans. That means you need a minimum of seven Democrats. (04:03–04:07)

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Asserts optimism that the proposed legislation will pass in the Senate.

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