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“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
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On the recordJuly 3, 2025
I feel an obligation, Mr. Speaker, to stand on this House floor and take my sweet time.
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Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York
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cbsnews.com

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Jeffries justified his lengthy speech against Trump's tax bill.

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