On the recordJune 25, 2013
It is not a matter of whether the Senators agree or disagree with President Obama's nominees, it is that they won't even put them up for a vote so we can have them considered.
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congress.govIt is not a matter of whether the Senators agree or disagree with President Obama's nominees, it is that they won't even put them up for a vote so we can have them considered.
Andrews criticizes the Senate for not voting on nominees, hindering agency operations.
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