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William H. Frist: “Indeed, he is going to do his very best. Votes tomorrow, where the other side of the aisle causes us to have rollcall…”

On the recordDecember 20, 2005
Indeed, he is going to do his very best. Votes tomorrow, where the other side of the aisle causes us to have rollcall votes on motions to proceed and then cause us to file cloture, make it difficult. I was ready to get out 2 days ago. If we could do the up-or-down votes instead of filing the cloture motions, I am all for it.
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William H. Frist
Tennessee

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