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On the recordFebruary 12, 1997
On matters that require a simple majority, will my colleague cite a single example where a simple majority is required in this body where the vote of the Vice President would be excluded?
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Chris Dodd
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Questioning the exclusion of the Vice President's vote in simple majority matters during a debate.

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