On the recordFebruary 16, 1995
Let me tell the Senator, 175 votes could defeat it; two- fifths could defeat it.
Source
govinfo.govCord Byrd: “Let me tell the Senator, 175 votes could defeat it; two- fifths could defeat it.”
Editor's note · Context
Discussing the potential for a vote to defeat a legislative measure.
Share
More from Cord Byrd
Sep 2, 2026
The Florida SAVE Act upholds the Florida Constitution by ensuring only citizens can vote in Florida elections.
Jul 19, 2007
I opposed the Ensign and Stabenow amendments regarding Social Security and illegal immigrants, because those amendments violated section 313 of the Budget Act--the Byrd Rule--which prohibits extraneous matter on budget reconciliation…
May 17, 2010
I oppose the Crapo amendment because of the limitations that it would impose on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. These institutions have been very helpful to homeowners in West Virginia who are seeking home loan modifications. I do not believe…
Other voices in this conversation
