Don't forget the filibuster - most votes actually require 60 Senators to pass. For most day-to-day legislation, we can have 59% in favor and still have a deadl

Don't forget the filibuster - most votes actually require 60 Senators to pass. For most day-to-day legislation, we can have 59% in favor and still have a deadlocked Senate. The House has no means to bypass/override the Senate. But, that's probably a whole other topic and way in the weeds.