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Orrin Hatch: A simple majority. It says we have the power of advising and consenting. It does not say we have the power to advise and…

On the recordFebruary 12, 2003
A simple majority. It says we have the power of advising and consenting. It does not say we have the power to advise and filibuster or obstruct, which is what is going on here.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Discussing the Senate's advising and consenting powers during a debate.

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