On the recordNovember 10, 1997
Which is what most of us would like to see, at least in this Chamber. We have a problem on the House side; they only want a 6-month bill, but we want a 6-year bill.
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govinfo.govWhich is what most of us would like to see, at least in this Chamber. We have a problem on the House side; they only want a 6-month bill, but we want a 6-year bill.
Discussing differences in bill duration preferences between the House and Senate.
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