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On the recordOctober 6, 1998
I ask my good friend, the distinguished leader--and we have been friends for a long time--do I detect a hint in that suggestion of being able to tell Members there may not be further votes if we voice vote the nepotism bill?
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the implications of a voice vote on the nepotism bill.

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