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Chrissy Houlahan: “Unfortunately and respectfully, this amendment that he has offered would violate the Byrd rule in the Senate.”

On the recordFebruary 9, 2021
Unfortunately and respectfully, this amendment that he has offered would violate the Byrd rule in the Senate.
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Chrissy Houlahan
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Houlahan opposes an amendment due to its violation of Senate rules.

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