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Terri Sewell: “During the votes today I was inescapably detained and away handling important matters related to my District and the…”

On the recordJune 16, 2015
During the votes today I was inescapably detained and away handling important matters related to my District and the State of Alabama. If I had been present, I would have voted: ``no'' on H. Res. 315; ``no'' on the Schiff/Smith (WA) Amendment to H.R. 2596; ``yes'' on the Democratic Motion to Recommit H.R. 2596; and ``no'' on final passage of H.R. 2596. ____________________
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Terri Sewell
Democratic · Alabama
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govinfo.gov
Jun 16, 2015

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