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