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Jeanne Shaheen: “We all believe the Senate has a very important constitutional role, and we intend to play that role”

On the recordSeptember 6, 2016
We all believe the Senate has a very important constitutional role, and we intend to play that role
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

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Shaheen emphasizes the Senate's constitutional responsibilities in decision-making.

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