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edhopper

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7. Yes

Reply to samsingh (Reply #5)

Tue Feb 3, 2026, 10:06 AM

16 hrs ago

but if one Rep votes with the Dems, it is 217 to 215. 2 votes. If two do it is 216 to 216 a tie and the vote doesn't pass.
I see it as a 2 vote margin.

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