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Cord Byrd: “That will mean then the vote-arama, which I do not like and I do not believe the distinguished Senator likes either…”

On the recordApril 5, 2001
That will mean then the vote-arama, which I do not like and I do not believe the distinguished Senator likes either, would occur. Whatever amendments there are, if Senators chose to call them up, they would have votes on them.
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Cord Byrd
Florida

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Discussing the implications of a vote-arama during Senate proceedings.

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