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The outcome of legislation depends on which version of a bill is brought to a vote and what amendments or modifications are made before the vote.
Dwarkesh Patel · What I learned about power from LBJ and Robert Moses · 29 Oct 2026
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“The second important tactic was setting the agenda. What is said by a bill that passes depends on which version actually comes up for a vote and with what final modifications.”19:29Report a misattribution
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