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Greenlighted: American climate legislation

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Navigating the Complexity of Senate Legislation

This chapter delves into the intricate process of passing climate legislation in the Senate, emphasizing the reconciliation method that enables a simple majority vote. It also outlines the voterama phenomenon and the intense weekend debates by senators that culminated in the anticipated approval of the bill.

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