Orrin Hatch: “I hope some Democrats who have cosponsored and my fellow Republicans…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 1997

I hope some Democrats who have cosponsored and my fellow Republicans will vote to sustain the motions to table, but I don't know of any blood oaths, nor do I know of any all-profound commitments that people have made. I just believe that people know this game is about to come to an end and that this is a chance to pass a balanced budget amendment to put our fiscal affairs in order, and that this is the last chance. This involves both Republicans and Democrats who have worked hard to come up with this consensus amendment in the best interest of our country. I understand there are different sincerely held beliefs on this matter. But in any event, I do not agree with my colleague.

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Orrin Hatch

Republican · Utah

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Discussing the procedural handling of an amendment related to a balanced budget amendment.

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Orrin Hatch: “I hope some Democrats who have cosponsored and my fellow Republicans will vote to sustain the motions to table, but I…”

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