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Mike Lee: the Constitution in its opening line, right after the Preamble in Article I, Section 1 says that all legislative powers…

On the recordSeptember 11, 2012
the Constitution in its opening line, right after the Preamble in Article I, Section 1 says that all legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in the Congress which shall consist of a Senate and a House of Representatives.
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Mike Lee
Republican · Utah

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Mike Lee emphasizes Congress's exclusive legislative power regarding immigration laws.

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