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Carl Levin: “I think both sides actually on this debate are using alternative arguments. I think supporters of the constitutional…”

On the recordFebruary 28, 1994
I think both sides actually on this debate are using alternative arguments. I think supporters of the constitutional amendment are saying this is real teeth, real muscle; on the other hand, it is flexible. By the way, as I read the Senator's section in his constitutional amendment it has no restrictions on the use of 60 votes. He does not have a provision in here that is only in case of emergency or only in case of disaster. It is simply a 60-vote requirement. Is that correct?
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Carl Levin
Democratic · Michigan
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The speaker is discussing the implications of a proposed constitutional amendment regarding voting requirements.

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