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Cord Byrd: I have many reasons for opposing the constitutional amendment to balance the budget. I am not against amending the…

On the recordMarch 10, 1995
I have many reasons for opposing the constitutional amendment to balance the budget. I am not against amending the Constitution. I have voted for five amendments to the Constitution since I have been in the Senate.
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Cord Byrd
Florida

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Opposing the constitutional amendment to balance the budget during Senate floor debate.

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