On the recordJune 8, 2010
When Senator Vitter tried to pass this through the Senate immediately, it was blocked by Senator Robert Menendez.
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congress.govWhen Senator Vitter tried to pass this through the Senate immediately, it was blocked by Senator Robert Menendez.
Carper notes that Menendez blocked Vitter's attempt to pass the legislation swiftly.
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