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Orrin Hatch: Although I tend to share the Senator's view on the line- item veto, I think the Senator would have to admit there is a…

On the recordFebruary 12, 1997
Although I tend to share the Senator's view on the line- item veto, I think the Senator would have to admit there is a question whether that is going to be judged constitutional or not. If we pass a balanced budget amendment, it will become an official part of the Constitution, which is a considerably different situation.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Discussing the constitutional implications of the line-item veto and a balanced budget amendment.

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