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Tom Udall: Many of my colleagues, as well as constitutional scholars, agree with me that a simple majority of the Senate can end…

On the recordApril 21, 2010
Many of my colleagues, as well as constitutional scholars, agree with me that a simple majority of the Senate can end debate and adopt its rules at the beginning of a new Congress.
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico

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Udall claims a majority can change Senate rules, contrary to common belief.

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