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Lloyd Doggett: “Haste was very important to us last September when the gentleman told us this issue was going to be coming up, but I…”

On the recordMarch 27, 1998
Haste was very important to us last September when the gentleman told us this issue was going to be coming up, but I missed the answer to my question. Is it correct that the only debate that will be permitted next week on campaign finance will allow 20 minutes to a side for debate, no amendments, and none of this legislation will pass the House if it only secures a majority vote?
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

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Questioning the debate rules for upcoming campaign finance legislation.

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