A spokesperson for Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, New York Democrat, did not return a request for comment about where he stands on the issue.  Alex Swoyer can be reached at aswoyer@washingtontimes.com. Sens. Mr. Durbin, though, supported both bills. The committees top Republican, Sen. Charles E. Grassley, also supported both pieces of legislation.
A Senator referred to in this piece of legislation, also helped Senators, top and lower house committees.
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