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Jared Huffman: Well, it's good to see you, Anderson. I think there's a good chance that we could get two votes tonight. Of course, we…

On the recordNovember 4, 2021
Well, it's good to see you, Anderson. I think there's a good chance that we could get two votes tonight. Of course, we began this day, not only expecting to put up all three votes, the rule, the Build Back Better Act, and the bipartisan Senate bill, but we were enthusiastic and the goalposts moved.
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Jared Huffman
Democratic · California

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Congressman Huffman discusses the possibility of voting on two bills and the shifting expectations throughout the day.

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