It has occurred even beyond that period of time. Both the Democratic and Republican leadersminority leaders. but mostly leadershave been in the position to do what is called "fill the tree." Senate procedures are arcane and complicated. I would not begin to try to explain them now. But the conclusion is that you can use the rules to avoid having votes come up. if you want to do it. It is called filling the tree. Republicans on this immigration bill have been stymied from offering amendments. But at the same time. on other bills. on prior days. Democrats had been stymied from offering amendments.
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