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On the recordDecember 17, 2021
just after the clock struck 12 midnight, we have a wonderful announcement: Senator Leahy has just cast his 17,000th vote. (Applause, Senators rising.) Madam President, I would note one more thing. Robert C. Byrd is the only Senator who has cast more votes than Senator Leahy in the history of the United States. (Applause.) So we will have a 2-hour recess to celebrate. No, we are not doing that. (Laughter.) The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Vermont.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York
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Dec 17, 2021

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