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Mitch McConnell: “I don't think any federal legislation is likely to get 60 votes in the Senate on any – any direction.”

On the recordApril 27, 2024
I don't think any federal legislation is likely to get 60 votes in the Senate on any – any direction.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

McConnell expresses doubt about the likelihood of federal legislation on abortion passing in the Senate.

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