John Thune: Blaming the Senate for Unpassed Bills Is a ‘Pretty Normal Exercise’

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THUNE: “It’s easier to pass things in the House. It’s simple majority. And so, when it comes over to the Senate, it takes a super majority to do most consequential legislation. Unless we do it in budget reconciliation, in which case we can do it at 51. But, you know, obviously you’re going to have that. I served in the House for three terms. I loved to send stuff to the Senate and then blame the Senate. That’s a — that is a — that’s a pretty normal exercise around here.”