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Cord Byrd: “I do understand. I hope that the Members who go to conference with the House will try to make it clear to the House that…”

On the recordJune 27, 1997
I do understand. I hope that the Members who go to conference with the House will try to make it clear to the House that we Senators expect to decide on the amendments and the rules of the Senate.
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Cord Byrd
Florida

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Discussing the Senate's role in conference negotiations with the House.

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