It`s actually quite toxic, Jason. And the fact that we have members who will make motions to adjourn regularly or force suspension bills to be taken up for roll call votes are throwing sand into the gears of the democracy that we value.
Speier describes the toxic atmosphere in Congress due to certain members' actions.
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