It having been presented as an effort to eliminate the filibuster, but that was not actually what was presented. I will get the gentleman a copy of the letter. Senator Kennedy? Yes. The amendment says that the work that we do in this committee is subject to only rescissions that are done in this committee, as is being done in this bill, rather than rescissions done under the 1974 Impoundment Control Act. Seeing no further debate, does the Senator seek a roll call vote or voice? Roll call. Vote. The clerk will call the roll. Senator McConnell. No. Senator Murkowski. No. Senator Graham? (09:42–09:59)
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Asserts that the amendment limits rescissions to those done in the committee, not under the 1974 Impoundment Control Act.
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