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On the recordMarch 28, 2019
The majority leader has said he is going to put a rule change on the floor, and we are going to return to historical norm. The historical norm has been that when such issues are on the floor, amendments will be allowed. Does the majority leader intend to allow amendments? Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I understand the Senator from Oregon is propounding a question. If he would repeat it, I would appreciate it. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oregon.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon
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Mar 28, 2019

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