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Alex Padilla: “The Senate parliamentarian, through the chair, confirmed…”

Featuring: Alex Padilla, Democratic | U.S. Senate from California

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Senator Alex Padilla Criticizes Senate Republicans' Actions Against California's Clean Air Waivers

Published | Video Starts at 02:23

The Senate parliamentarian, through the chair confirmed that all points of order waived during a Congressional Review act resolution. That's in the law. But the majority voted to ignore that provision of the law and raise one anyway. Then The Senate parliamentarian, through the chair, confirmed that these resolutions do not qualify for expedited consideration. But the majority voted to override the parliamentarian again and plow ahead anyway. But no one should be fooled. (02:23–02:35)

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