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Jeff Merkley: “So, repeatedly, the majority that controls this Chamber and has locked up the amendment box--the opportunity for anyone…”

On the recordJanuary 21, 2018
So, repeatedly, the majority that controls this Chamber and has locked up the amendment box--the opportunity for anyone to put forth any proposals--they have locked it up. We have asked unanimous consent to essentially unlock that and put forward a proposal to keep the government open--because it hadn't yet shut down when it was first put forward--and now to reopen the government. They are absolutely refusing to entertain the prospect of this amendment being heard.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon
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Jan 21, 2018

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