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Steny Hoyer: let me suggest that it may not be hypothetical at all as it relates to how Members feel they can vote on this particular…

On the recordJuly 27, 2000
let me suggest that it may not be hypothetical at all as it relates to how Members feel they can vote on this particular rule, because they will know if they vote on this rule that they may or may not be precluded from taking such action under the rules that they may want to take. That is why I believe that it is a relevant question at this time, prior to the vote on the rule.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing the implications of a voting rule on Members' decision-making.

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