Ted Cruz: “To pass legislation funding the government, you need 60…”

“Well, this is where facts matter and truth matter. You're right. The last time there was a shutdown was the first Schumer shutdown. And here's the reality. To pass legislation funding the government, you need 60 votes in the Senate. Under the Senate filibuster rule, the House of Representatives passed what's called a clean cr. It is a continuing resolution. It has no Republican policy elements in it.” (03:49–03:55)

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