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On the recordJanuary 12, 2016
The Origination Clause ensures that the House--important--people's House, has the first say when it comes to bills raising revenue, and it's the Chamber most closest to the people.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen emphasizes the House's role in revenue-related legislation as per the Origination Clause.

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