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Chris Dodd: “Under this one section we are carving out a unique exception for the first time in the history of this country. Section…”

On the recordFebruary 12, 1997
Under this one section we are carving out a unique exception for the first time in the history of this country. Section 5 says adopted by a majority of the whole House and its Members. We exclude the Vice President in a 50-50 tie.
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Chris Dodd
Democratic · Connecticut

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Discussing a unique exception in legislative procedures.

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