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Well, honey, in the House of Representatives, you need a simple majority of 218 out of 435 votes to pass a bill. Over in the Senate, it's a bit trickier - you usually need 60 out of 100 votes to avoid a filibuster and get that bill passed. So, buckle up and start counting those votes, it's gonna be a bumpy ride!

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