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Cord Byrd: I urge that the joint leadership insist on that regulation. Otherwise, I am going to insist on it. One Senator can…

On the recordJune 15, 2000
I urge that the joint leadership insist on that regulation. Otherwise, I am going to insist on it. One Senator can insist on it. As I understand from what the Chair has said in his response to my parliamentary inquiry of the Chair, it is the Chair's duty to enforce the regulations. I don't say this with any animus, but I am concerned about how the Senate appears to visitors during roll call votes. Perhaps other Senators may not be quite so concerned, but I am because it seems to be getting worse.
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Cord Byrd
Florida

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Addressing concerns about Senate regulations and appearance during roll call votes.

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