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Patricia Schroeder: Let me ask the gentleman, too, Mr. Chairman, from his history, does the gentleman have any idea what happens if a Member…

On the recordFebruary 7, 1995
Let me ask the gentleman, too, Mr. Chairman, from his history, does the gentleman have any idea what happens if a Member of Congress takes the well and at the beginning of each session, pledges to uphold the Constitution? Does anyone know what happens if they do not vote to uphold the fourth amendment? What will happen if people vote against it?
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Patricia Schroeder
Colorado

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Questioning the implications of Congress members' votes on constitutional amendments.

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