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On the recordFebruary 4, 2021
I have been advised that inclusion of this amendment in the budget resolution would be corrosive to the privilege status of the resolution. Since this amendment contains material inappropriate for inclusion in a budget resolution, its adoption could jeopardize the privilege of this resolution, which would completely halt our efforts to provide critical pandemic relief. Additionally, this amendment is not germane to the budget resolution as required by law. Accordingly, I raise a point of order that the pending amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Alaska. Motion to Waive
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont
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Feb 4, 2021

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