New Rule for the New Congress: 15 minute votes should only be 15 minutes

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Greeby

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Fri Nov-17-06 09:05 AM
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New Rule for the New Congress: 15 minute votes should only be 15 minutes

No more of this keeping the vote open for arm-twisting.

Just yesterday, Senator Leahy remarked on the vote for an amendment to the Indian nuke deal bill: "36 minutes for a 15 minute vote? Is there anyone here who has a life after dark?"

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