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On the recordJuly 7, 2016
I inquire of the gentleman from Alabama how many more motions for unanimous consent we need to make until it is granted and we, simply, allow an up-or-down vote on this issue? Again, the silence speaks volumes not only from the gentleman from Alabama but from the Republican majority that continues to prevent a vote on these commonsense measures to reduce deaths and violence and terrorism. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Serrano) for the purpose of a unanimous consent request.
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Jared Polis
Democratic · Colorado

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