Politics is known for brutal, partisan battles between the two major parties. But amid all the conflict in Washington, D.C., Congress has managed to achieve some bipartisan legislation.
Thousands of bills circulate Congress each year, but the vast majority never cross the finish line. The Senate requires 60 votes to break a filibuster, which means it is difficult for legislation to make it to the president’s desk if it is not bipartisan.
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