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To: Kaslin
The only way unanimous consent works is if nobody objects. Therefore, if a bill passes by unanimous consent, every individual member of Congress can be fairly blamed (or credited) for supporting it regardless of whether or not there was a roll call vote.

Demanding a recorded vote and debate at that point is just theater that accomplishes nothing other than delay and inconvenience.

8 posted on 03/28/2020 6:18:03 AM PDT by Bruce Campbells Chin
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To: Bruce Campbells Chin

“The only way unanimous consent works is if nobody objects. Therefore, if a bill passes by unanimous consent, every individual member of Congress can be fairly blamed (or credited) for supporting it regardless of whether or not there was a roll call vote.
Demanding a recorded vote and debate at that point is just theater that accomplishes nothing other than delay and inconvenience.”

Bingo!


11 posted on 03/28/2020 6:23:49 AM PDT by Lent
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