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Kay Bailey Hutchison: I hope that we have 100 cosponsors by the time this bill comes to the floor. I would like for it to go on a voice vote.…

On the recordApril 10, 1997
I hope that we have 100 cosponsors by the time this bill comes to the floor. I would like for it to go on a voice vote. That may be a pipe dream, but, nevertheless, I think it would be responsible Government, and I think it would be right for the American people.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison
Republican · Texas

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Discussing the support for a bill and the desire for a voice vote.

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