The Democrats can pretty much pass whatever they want or can agree on. The precedents are already there to do just that, noticeably the Bush trillion dollar tax cuts which were passed using the 51 vote reconciliation method.
What's the problem?
McClatchy: Few signs that Obama summit moved needle on health care
The first came earlier this week when the House overwhelming approved stripping health insurance companies of their antitrust exemption. The next could permit children to remain on their parents' insurance policies through their mid to late 20s.
Passing any legislation, though, will be difficult; not only because of centrist hesitation, but also because it's unlikely that Senate Democrats can muster the 60 votes that are needed to cut off debate.
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