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Source: The Hill
Democrats dont have the 51 votes they need in the Senate to change filibuster rules that could make it harder for the GOP minority to wield power in the upper chamber.
Lawmakers leading the charge acknowledge they remain short, but express optimism theyll hit their goal.
I havent counted 51 just yet, but were working, said Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), a leading proponent of the so-called constitutional or nuclear option, in which Senate rules could be changed by a majority vote.
Were building the momentum right now, Udall said. Its hard to say at this point, but I think its looking very good. The last two years have really helped coalesce peoples minds around the idea that we need to change the way we do business.
Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/267471-dems-short-on-votes-for-filibuster-reform