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2021-03-05T16:42:50-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/51d/20210305164257011_hd.jpgSenator John Thune responds to a question about the order of two competing amendments from Senators Rob Portman and Tom Carper on unemployment insurance benefits that would determine which amendment succeeds. He admits that with Democrats having the majority they can decide the order with the Carper amendment knocking out the Portman amendment. Senator Roy Blunt also weighs in on the number of votes each amendment would get and says Democrats have been told they cannot work with Republicans on their amendment.
Senator John Thune responds to a question about the order of two competing amendments from Senators Rob Portman and Tom Carper on… read more
Senator John Thune responds to a question about the order of two competing amendments from Senators Rob Portman and Tom Carper on unemployment insurance benefits that would determine which amendment succeeds. He admits that with Democrats having the majority they can decide the order with the Carper amendment knocking out the Portman amendment. Senator Roy Blunt also weighs in on the number of votes each amendment would get and says Democrats have been told they cannot work with Republicans on their amendment. close
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- John Thune U.S. Senator (Class 3) [R] South Dakota