It would have denied the American people the change that they voted for last November, and it would have prevented the Senate from doing important work. Mr. President, so far this year, We have cast more than 500 votes here in this chamber. That's more than any Senate in recent history at this point in a Congress. But just to finish the nominees in the pipeline today would require another 600 votes, if … (04:25–04:30)
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Asserts that the Senate has cast more than 500 votes this year.
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