the new health care?

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Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Democrats and Republicans alike have been using the 60vote barrier since Clinton. The Democrats took it to new heights against Bush. And I think, for revamping such a huge portion of the American Life, it is well worth using such a political tactic, and as you said, it's simply those who are against the bill doing "what they must do"

That's clearly not true. And yes, contentious issues warrant contention.

Notice who started the trend in the 92nd congress.