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On the recordJune 26, 2013
we have been talking about a couple of things, including the schedule. We are moving forward. This vote suggests it is obvious that a very large and bipartisan majority of the Senate will support an immigration bill. I know there have been proposals for amendments. I am not going to make a proposal at this time. I will leave that for the leader. There have been efforts to get a finite number of amendments from both Republicans and Democrats so we can vote. Under normal circumstances, we would probably have voice votes on some of those amendments. I hope we can do that because I think we would be able to complete this immigration bill. Our staffs have a great deal of work to do in putting everything together. The staffs on both sides of the aisle have worked long hours. They have been here working even after the rest of us have left. After this is completed, maybe they can actually have some time with their families and prepare for this great Nation's celebration next week. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to continue to speak for 5 minutes as if in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Supreme Court Ruling
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
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Jun 26, 2013

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