But when that doesn't happen, then we end up passing continuing resolutions, which means we tread water until we can get around to doing something we should have done many months ago. Senator Collins and Senator Murray and everyone on the Appropriations Committee did their job by passing all 12 appropriations bills months ago. Senator Schumer could have, but didn't schedule these four floor votes months ago. Instead, he chose to leave it for the last three weeks, along with everything else we need to do. (10:10–10:20)
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