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On the recordJuly 30, 2011
before I yield to the Senator from North Carolina, I wish to note that last night, the two Senators who just finished their colloquy had an opportunity to vote for the Boehner plan which required a constitutional balanced budget amendment. Both Senators Lee and Paul are registered as having voted to table the Boehner approach, which includes that requirement for a balanced budget amendment. I yield to the Senator from North Carolina. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from North Carolina.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Jul 30, 2011

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