On the recordJune 24, 1981
I am not opposed to the reconciliation resolution. But I am opposed to the subversion of the budget process, and, indeed, the legislative process as we have known it heretofore in the Senate.
Robert C. Byrd: “I am not opposed to the reconciliation resolution. But I am opposed to the subversion of the budget process, and…”
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Debating an amendment concerning the budget reconciliation process.
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