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William H. Frist: “It doesn't say in the Constitution that you can vote; it says you can give advice and consent and that the Senate makes…”

On the recordDecember 12, 2005
It doesn't say in the Constitution that you can vote; it says you can give advice and consent and that the Senate makes the rules as to whether you vote or not. We just disagree. Obviously, this goes back to the whole filibuster argument for judicial nominees. I simply believe in the principle that once someone comes to the floor, they deserve, in order to give advice and consent, an up-or- down vote. Mr. McCONNELL. Will the majority leader yield?
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William H. Frist
Tennessee

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