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Tom Cole: “We sent a bill in plenty of time over to the Senate to keep…”

Featuring: Tom Cole, Republican | U.S. House Oklahoma, 4th Congressional District

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You should probably direct that sentiment toward the United States. Sentiment? The Senate decides when the House is in session. No. If you'll let me finish my. Well, no, I don't. My point is We sent a bill in plenty of time over to the Senate to keep the government open, functioning. All these other issues you're concerned about could be addressed, could be debated. Why not pass these bills? Why not? Why not consider the bills on the floor? (04:04–04:13)

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Asserts that the House sent a bill to the Senate to keep the government open.

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