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On the recordJuly 20, 2017
Without regard to the argument in opposition to my amendment, I think we ought to go home and let it be. I am not going to ask for a recorded vote. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman is not recognized for debate. The motion to recommit was rejected. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the passage of the bill. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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