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On the recordMay 6, 2013
the majority is contemplating taking action, breaking precedent, basically breaking the rules to change the Senate rules in a way that I believe would be incredibly damaging, if not very destructive, to the United States Senate
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Lester Johnson
Republican · Wisconsin

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Senator Johnson warns against changing Senate rules, citing potential damage to the institution.

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