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On the recordApril 4, 2025
Nobody is talking about raising the rates. The only question before us on this amendment is, Should the rates be cut for people making more than $1 billion a year? I urge a ``yes'' vote and will accept a voice vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time has expired. Vote on Amendment No. 1773 The question now occurs on the adoption of the amendment. The amendment (No. 1773) was rejected. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Massachusetts. Amendment No. 1647 to Amendment No. 1717
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Angus King
Independent · Maine
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Apr 4, 2025

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