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On the recordJune 14, 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 Texas will be postponed. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights For necessary expenses of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, $760,000. Office of Civil Rights For necessary expenses of the Office of Civil Rights, $19,288,000. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration For necessary expenses of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration, $683,000. Agriculture Buildings and Facilities and Rental Payments (including transfers of funds) For payment of space rental and related costs pursuant to Public Law 92-313, including authorities pursuant to the 1984 delegation of authority from the Administrator of General Services to the Department of Agriculture under 40 U.S.C.…
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Sam Farr
Democratic · California

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