The Senator from Oregon has raised the issue of what we have going on right now is what we call a silent debate. It is a silent filibuster. We have people who say they want to filibuster and object, but then they go home or they go on vacation or something like that.
Senator Udall discusses the issue of silent filibusters and the need for reform in extended debate.
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