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Is 'deem and pass' constitutional?

The wink-wink procedure is rare, but it has been used by both parties in the House to pass a bill and send it on to the president. Would it survive a constitutional challenge?

Whip, vote, vote, sign, debate, vote, sign

Your guide to the health care procedural dance

Obama: A vote is a vote

He said Wednesday that he does not oppose plans by House Democrats to pass health care overhaul without a direct vote.

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