Jim McGovern: “I don't regret the few exceptions either that we had to waive the rule…”

On the recordNovember 28, 2022

I don't regret the few exceptions either that we had to waive the rule to move bills to the floor quickly to deal with emergencies.

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Democratic · Massachusetts

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McGovern defends waiving rules for urgent bills like those addressing emergencies.

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Jim McGovern: “I don't regret the few exceptions either that we had to waive the rule to move bills to the floor quickly to deal with…”