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Hatchling (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-31-11 08:32 PM Original message |
What does an "up and down vote" mean? |
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Unvanguard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-31-11 08:35 PM Response to Original message |
1. The trigger will happen if the package doesn't pass. |
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fredamae (622 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-31-11 08:40 PM Response to Reply #1 |
5. Isn't the "trigger" in the bill that hasn't yet passed |
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Unvanguard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-31-11 08:41 PM Response to Reply #5 |
8. I meant the package of recommended debt reductions proposed by the committee. |
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fredamae (622 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-01-11 09:01 AM Response to Reply #8 |
9. Thx! Still in "Political Learning Curve" :) n/t |
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enlightenment (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-31-11 08:35 PM Response to Original message |
2. It means a simple yes or no. |
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Hatchling (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-31-11 08:39 PM Response to Reply #2 |
4. I know the committee has to agree. |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-31-11 08:37 PM Response to Original message |
3. No amendments, no cloture vote in the Senate. |
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Hatchling (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-31-11 08:41 PM Response to Reply #3 |
7. If they don't pass the bill |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-01-11 10:10 AM Response to Reply #7 |
10. Yes, I think so. |
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fredamae (622 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-31-11 08:41 PM Response to Original message |
6. I think it's a simple majority n/t |
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