On the recordSeptember 17, 2002
If they intend to bring it up later, why not vote for cloture here? Senators can always bring up something later.
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govinfo.govCord Byrd: “If they intend to bring it up later, why not vote for cloture here? Senators can always bring up something later.”
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Discussing the procedural vote for cloture in the Senate.
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