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Cord Byrd: “I must say I expect some of those who were proponents of the 17th amendment would probably be disappointed in the Senate…”

On the recordApril 7, 2000
I must say I expect some of those who were proponents of the 17th amendment would probably be disappointed in the Senate if they could see it today.
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Cord Byrd
Florida

Editor's note · Context

Commenting on the current state of the Senate in relation to the 17th amendment.

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