Senate Judiciary Committee advances sentencing reform

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The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday advanced bipartisan legislation despite objections from Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

After passing through the committee on a 16-5 vote without an amendment attached, the responsibility falls on Senate Majority Mitch McConnell to decide to take up the legislation.

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