Summary: Learn English with EnglishClass101! Don't forget to stop by EnglishClass101.com for more great English Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Sheila: I don't understand. Why did we abandon the bill? Mark: There was no possibility that Congress could pass it. Sheila: What do you mean? We have a majority in the House and the Senate! Mark: That's true, but our majority isn't filibuster-proof. Sheila: But the bill already survived the House! We worked really hard to pass it! Mark: I know, I know...but the fact of the matter is that we don't have sixty votes in the Senate. Sheila: (sighs) But we aren't even trying to get it through! Mark: The leadership said that they would filibuster any legislation that even smells like a tax hike. It would be a waste of time. Sheila: Ugh...it's just so frustrating! Mark: Chill out, Sheila! You still have a job! It will be okay! Sheila: I know...I just put a lot of effort into that bill; it's sad to see that it was for naught. --------------------------- Learn English with EnglishClass101! Don't forget to stop by EnglishClass101.com for more great English Language Learning Resources!
