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George H.W. Bush: “It would allow final votes on five of the president's seven picks, while preserving the filibuster.”

On the recordMay 18, 2005
It would allow final votes on five of the president's seven picks, while preserving the filibuster.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Update on a potential deal regarding the president's judicial nominees.

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