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On the recordApril 21, 2010
I do not see that the leverage of another filibuster, which is still going to require 60 votes when you get to the Bill itself, is a necessary commodity.
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Udall questions the necessity of filibusters in Senate proceedings.

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