How many votes required in the Senate to pass, simple majority 16 or more?
18 votes needed in the Texas Senate. There are 18 Republican senators. Shouldn't be a problem, but it's a huge problem because a few of them are going all 'Lisa Murkowski' and wanting something for their votes.
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