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Chris Smith: I'm for scrapping the filibuster at the earliest possible time because it so inhibits good legislation that often passes…

On the recordMarch 10, 2020
I'm for scrapping the filibuster at the earliest possible time because it so inhibits good legislation that often passes the House.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith advocates for eliminating the filibuster to facilitate legislative progress.

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