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Senator Patrick J. Leahy's 17,000th Vote
Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, just after the clock struck 12 midnight, we have a wonderful announcement: Senator Leahy has just cast his 17,000th vote.
(Applause, Senators rising.)
Madam President, I would note one more thing. Robert C. Byrd is the only Senator who has cast more votes than Senator Leahy in the history of the United States.
(Applause.)
So we will have a 2-hour recess to celebrate. No, we are not doing that.
(Laughter.)
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Vermont.
Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, while the distinguished leader is still on the floor, I thank him for his comments. It is very late at night, and I will speak further about this next week.
I must admit, when I came here as the junior-most Member of the Senate, I did not expect to be in this position, but I have had the privilege now of serving with slightly over 20 percent of all of the Senators who have served in the history of this country, and some were very, very good Senators--and all were Senators. All were Senators, and some were very good.
(Laughter.)
I will speak about this later in the week. I appreciate the comments, and it has been a privilege serving with all of those hundreds and hundreds of Senators I have served with.
Thank you.
(Applause.)
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Illinois.
SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 218
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