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Byron Dorgan: “When we deal with legislation on the floor of the Senate, everyone here has a right, it seems to me, to come and offer…”

On the recordApril 11, 2000
When we deal with legislation on the floor of the Senate, everyone here has a right, it seems to me, to come and offer amendments and have a debate on them. You have just filed two cloture motions to shut off debate on a filibuster that doesn't exist. This happens time and time again, and we are getting tired of it.
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Byron Dorgan
Democratic · North Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Addressing the limitation of amendments and debate in the Senate.

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