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Haley Stevens: I will be glad to debate a little bit what is important and what is not important. I have before me 58 amendments, and I…

On the recordOctober 16, 2003
I will be glad to debate a little bit what is important and what is not important. I have before me 58 amendments, and I do not know of any Senator who says his or her amendment is not important. This amendment is important. I think the amendment of any Senator is important. With 58 amendments pending, we have to find some way to limit debate. The only way I know to limit it is by making a motion to table. I again seek the guidance of the Members on the other side. I think we really have eight amendments, other than a reservation of amendments to be able to be offered in the second degree. Of the basic amendments that are now here, there are, what, 31?
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Haley Stevens
Democratic · Michigan

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Discussing the importance of amendments and the need to limit debate during Senate proceedings.

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