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Re: budget reconciliation process for passing coronavirus relief bill, The Hill… Am I missing something? Did we pass a law further limiting the senate? Why does the Hill article state that, “Reconciliation would allow for passing coronavirus relief with just 51 votes instead of the 60 usually required for legislation”? Other than avoiding a filibuster is 60 votes now a requirement as opposed to a majority voting yes to advance a bill? NotTimothyGeithner No. It’s just a rule that the majority chooses collectively to abide by. They get away with it because civics education is so poor i...