The majority of americans have no clue about the functioning of our democracy.

[drray23]

And I am sad to say that even here on DU, we have some confusion from time to time.

Latest exhibit, the senate passing a bill to end tariffs on Brazil. Most of the comments or articles i have seen so far completely omit that it still has to pass the house, then override presidential veto( 2/3 in both houses) if Trump vetoes it.
We have a better chance to find unicorns.

Likewise, the magic 218 votes needed to force a vote on any bill requiring doj to release the Epstein files. Everybody seems to be convinced its game set and match if this happens. Well, again it's a bill so it needs to pass the senate with filibuster proof majority and also potentially survive a veto.

Hell will freeze over first.