Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 4, 2021
If you want to get the two parties to come together, then give the majority party the ability to move things with a majority vote.
Said by
Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Murphy argues that allowing a simple majority to pass legislation would encourage bipartisan cooperation.

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