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[–] Zachariah@lemmy.world 19 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Republicans had held a two-thirds majority in the Senate since the 2019 elections. They will still have at least a three-fifths majority in the chamber.

In Mississippi, a three-fifths majority of the House and Senate is needed to pass tax bills or issue bonds to borrow money. A two-thirds majority in both chambers is needed to approve proposed amendments to the state constitution and override a veto from the governor.

[–] becausechemistry@lemy.lol 15 points 1 day ago

They sure do love their three-fifths down south.