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Charles E. Schumer: it seems to me that the gentlewoman from Colorado [Mrs. Schroeder] has made a generous offer. If the gentleman seeks…

On the recordMarch 17, 1994
it seems to me that the gentlewoman from Colorado [Mrs. Schroeder] has made a generous offer. If the gentleman seeks debate, which we have had twice already on this bill, but wishes to do it a third time, which he is saying is, ``Trade in all these unnecessary votes where we all know what the outcome will be, and get some time for debate.'' But to say he is going to ask for 20 votes, to 10 votes, meaning keeping us here instead of 2 in the morning to 12 at night without any chance for debate is not accomplishing the goals of either side. So, Mr. Speaker, I would urge that the gentleman accept the offer of the gentlewoman from Colorado [Mrs. Schroeder] and accomplish what he says he certainly wants to, which is get yet some more debate on this already twice debated measure.
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Charles E. Schumer
New York

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Discussing the need for further debate on a bill during House floor proceedings.

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