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Jim McGovern: “I have personally received a number of calls, and I had…”

Featuring: Jim McGovern, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 2nd Congressional District

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FULL: Jim Jordan, James McGovern, And More Lawmakers Discuss FISA In The House Rules Committee

Published | Video Starts at 26:35

And given the amount of support it had last time it went to the floor, there's a really good chance it could pass this time. Well, I just, I don't want to belabor this point. This is my last question. I have personally received a number of calls, and I had discussions with Democrats and Republicans on the Biggs Amendment. And so, Chairman Jordan, would you be would you support and whether you vote for it or not, would you support allowing this House to be able to consider and debate the Biggs amendment and vote yes or no? (26:35–26:45)

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