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On the recordJune 20, 2021
Well, we hope tomorrow we'll see that the Democrats and Independents are united, 50 senators saying that this should be on the floor being debated.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Senator Merkley discusses the hope for unity among Democrats and Independents in advancing the 'For the People Act' for debate.

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