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Does Mitch McConnell Want To Vote on President Obama’s Tax Cut Proposal Or Not?

Jul 12, 2012

9:43 am Wednesday        McConnell Asks for Vote on President's Tax Cuts

McConnell: "I ask unanimous consent that ... the first two amendments in order to the bill be the Hatch-McConnell amendment No. 2491 ... and a Reid or designee amendment to enact the President's proposal..." [Floor Remarks, 7/11/12]

6:22 pm Wednesday        Reid Offers Vote on President's Tax Cuts

Reid: "Democrats are ready to have those votes right away and we will do it with a simple majority..." [Floor Remarks, 7/11/12]

6:24 pm Wednesday        McConnell: 'Never Mind'

McConnell: "... I cannot agree to this request, and therefore I object." [Floor Remarks, 7/11/12]

 

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