Two-thirds of the Senate means 67. To override a filibuster you only need 60.

These days, no one actually filibusters, i.e. talks forever until 60 senators (2/3 of the Senate) votes to end the filibuster. Now senators just threaten to filibuster and the legislation in questio…
Has Biden Changed His Position on the Filibuster?
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David Martin
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Sep 15, 2021
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Two-thirds of the Senate means 67. To override a filibuster you only need 60.
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