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On the recordJanuary 27, 2011
S. Res. 10 does five simple things: limits debate on the motion to proceed to 2 hours; eliminates secret holds; No. 3, guarantees the majority and minority three amendments with a 60-vote threshold; No. 4, institutes a talking filibuster; and, No. 5, shortens postcloture debate on nominations, both executive and judicial, from 30 hours to 2 hours. I would ask my colleagues to support the resolution. I yield back.
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico

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Senator Udall is discussing the provisions of Senate Resolution 10.

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