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On the recordSeptember 22, 2022
The Senate has apparently moved for cloture on Tuesday. So, one, it is our expectation that we are going to have an opportunity to vote to make sure that we fund the government beyond September 30. In terms of legislative text, the negotiations are ongoing. I think everyone is working in good faith. I am thankful for the leadership on our side of Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro. We have a responsibility to make sure that we keep the government open, and we intend to keep that responsibility.
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Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York
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Sep 22, 2022

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