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James Lankford: “We had 57 votes for this bill that I have that just ends all…”

Featuring: James Lankford, Republican | U.S. Senate, Oklahoma

Lankford Discusses 'Better Way' to Solve Government Shutdowns with Tulsa's KRMG Radio

Published October 30, 2025 | Video Starts at 03:15

That's correct. Yeah. I've had a bill that brought last several sessions. Last session we failed only by three votes. We had 57 votes for this bill that I have that just ends all government shutdowns. that says if we get to this moment and we will again at some time in the future, both bodies have to be in session seven days a week. (03:15–03:22)

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