On the recordMarch 28, 1996
Will my leader agree that these parliamentary maneuvers are really meant to delay, put off, postpone, block an up-or-down vote even though the majority of Senators support such an increase?
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govinfo.gov“Will my leader agree that these parliamentary maneuvers are really meant to delay, put off, postpone, block an up-or-down vote even though the majority of Senators support such an increase?”
Addressing parliamentary tactics used to delay a vote on a proposed increase.
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