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Sam Gejdenson: “I got this sheet from my colleague here. It is interesting. In 1974, it starts, the Democrats passed campaign finance…”

On the recordJune 17, 1998
I got this sheet from my colleague here. It is interesting. In 1974, it starts, the Democrats passed campaign finance reform. In 1979, it is a Republican filibuster. In 1988, it is a GOP filibuster. In 1991, Bush promises a veto. In 1992, Bush vetoes. In 1993, Senate Republicans filibuster. In 1996, Republicans filibuster. There is a difference in the two parties. Democrats have generally been for this. Not perfect, but for this. And the very sheet my colleague brought up here time and time again talks about Republicans filibustering and killing the process, and I would say the gentleman's bill would kill the process again. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.
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Sam Gejdenson
Connecticut
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Discussing the history of campaign finance reform and party positions during a debate.

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