[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 42 (Friday, March 8, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S2330]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                           AMENDMENT NO. 1623

  Mr. OSSOFF. Madam President, I fully support the provisions of the 
Department of Justice prosecutorial rules that forbid discriminatory or 
political considerations in prosecutions.
  Though I would want Senator Lee's proposal subjected to vigorous 
debate, I see no compelling reason why these principles could not be 
codified in Federal statute. Senator Lee's proposal has merit.
  However, adoption of Senator Lee's amendment would necessitate that 
the Senate, having passed the budget measure, send it back to the House 
for reconsideration and further votes, with mere hours until a partial 
government shutdown that would have a devastating impact on our 
economy.
  Therefore, at this time, I cannot support Senator Lee's amendment, as 
its adoption would ensure a partial shutdown of the Federal Government.

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