On the recordFebruary 12, 1997
Except the Constitution, if one-fifth indicate that they want to vote. That doesn't happen often. That is very seldom on raising the debt limit. That is very seldom on passing the final budget here.
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govinfo.govCord Byrd: “Except the Constitution, if one-fifth indicate that they want to vote. That doesn't happen often. That is very seldom on…”
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Discussing voting thresholds related to raising the debt limit and passing the budget.
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