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Joe Lieberman: we are fully prepared to have an up-or-down vote on Senator Gramm's substitute, but after we have the right to offer an…

On the recordSeptember 25, 2002
we are fully prepared to have an up-or-down vote on Senator Gramm's substitute, but after we have the right to offer an amendment. That is the way the Senate works. That is why I objected.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

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Discussing the procedural rights related to an amendment during Senate debate.

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