 Alex Swoyer can be reached at aswoyer@washingtontimes.com. The committees top Republican, Sen. Charles E. Grassley, also supported both pieces of legislation. Its unclear if either piece of legislation will see a full vote on the chamber floor. 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. It passed the committee by a 15-7 vote.
The committees voted 31-2 voice T-Y.V.E.P.
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The committees voted 31-2 voice T - Y.V.E.P.
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