John Conyers actually said...

We passed it in the House. The Senate, as usual, they weren't able to shut off the filibusters, so the bill was withdrawn, and so we are working again.

Context

Conyers discusses the challenges faced in passing legislation due to Senate filibusters.

12/10/2009

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