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[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 19 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I remember how the current congress led us to a government shutdown only to fold like lawn chairs in return for a pinky promise that was later broken. There are options that don't require overriding the president because congress has the power of the purse and the power to investigate.

[–] Natanael@infosec.pub 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Without a large majority they can only be annoying, not get arbitrary change

[–] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

There is no majority large enough. There are always just enough Manchins.