Again, it's been a generation since this has happened that a Speaker of the House has been rendered powerless to bring up ordinary bills for votes. And what I'm worried about is that We have to pass appropriations bills and if they can't come up for a vote, ordinary business...may grind to a halt. to a halt. Wow. Yeah, we live in strange times, Matt. You're right. I'm lucky to have him. (25:46–26:01)
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Asserts that failure to vote on appropriations bills could halt government operations.
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