On the recordJanuary 14, 2003
We had a lot of negotiations because it was a very unique situation. We had 50-50, of which the only time that happened previously, that I am aware of, was in 1880.
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govinfo.govWe had a lot of negotiations because it was a very unique situation. We had 50-50, of which the only time that happened previously, that I am aware of, was in 1880.
Discussing the unique circumstances of a 50-50 Senate split.
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