the chart shows the 112th u.s. congress (2011 - 2012). based on the information in the chart, if the…

the chart shows the 112th u.s. congress (2011 - 2012). based on the information in the chart, if the independents in the senate chose to vote with the republicans in the senate, the republicans would be able to pursue their legislative agenda. lack sufficient votes to pass a law. be force to agree with a different agenda. acquire additional power to pass a law.
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In the Senate, a filibuster - proof majority (60 votes) is often needed to pass major legislation. If Independents (2) vote with Republicans (45), the total is (45 + 2=47) votes. This is less than 60.
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lack sufficient votes to pass a law.