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On the recordJuly 6, 2011
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: Military Personnel, Navy For an additional amount for ``Military Personnel, Navy'', $919,034,000: Provided, That each amount in this paragraph is designated as being for the global war on terrorism pursuant to section 301 of H. Con. Res. 34 (112th Congress). Military Personnel, Marine Corps For an additional amount for ``Military Personnel, Marine Corps'', $675,360,000: Provided, That each amount in this paragraph is designated as being for the global war on terrorism pursuant to section 301 of H. Con. Res. 34 (112th Congress). Military Personnel, Air Force For an additional amount for ``Military Personnel, Air Force'', $1,436,353,000: Provided, That each amount in this paragraph is designated as being for the global war on terrorism pursuant to section 301 of H. Con. Res. 34 (112th Congress). Reserve Personnel, Army For an additional amount for ``Reserve Personnel, Army'', $207,162,000: Provided, That each amount in this paragraph is designated as being for the global war on terrorism pursuant to section 301 of H. Con. Res. 34 (112th Congress).…
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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