"Floor debate" refers to a discussion or argument that takes place among members of a legislative body on the floor of the chamber, where they discuss and exchange their viewpoints on a proposed law or topic.
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- «The establishment of the Corporation will mark a new, sincere, nonpartisan dedication to the provision of equal access to justice for all our citizens,» Sen. Kennedy said during floor debate in December 1973. (lsc.gov)
- Leading bill opponent Joe Barton (R - Texas) mentioned the report during floor debate on Friday and Rep. James Sensenbrenner (R - Wisconsin), at a press conference, called it «a case of the American public denied the right to know this contrary scientific evidence.» (grist.org)
- During floor debate in the legislature, however, Republican State Sen. Beau McCoy, a candidate for governor, amended the bill to direct scientists to focus only on so - called «cyclical» climate change — a term that has no legitimate scientific meaning. (yahoo.com)
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