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On the recordFebruary 3, 1995
I understand that, but to get the principle once again, that was money that in point of fact both Houses would not have passed initially. It would not have passed muster. Under this, if it passed muster in only one House, it would survive a veto; is that correct?
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

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Discussing legislative procedures and the implications of a potential veto.

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