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Jared Polis: “If we defeat the previous question, I will offer an amendment to the rule to ensure that the House votes on H.R. 14, a…”

On the recordApril 18, 2012
If we defeat the previous question, I will offer an amendment to the rule to ensure that the House votes on H.R. 14, a bill brought forth by Representative Tim Bishop and Representative Corrine Brown containing the text of the Senate transportation bill, S. 1813, which passed the Senate by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 74 22. To discuss our amendment to the rule, I am proud to yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Brown).
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Jared Polis
Democratic · Colorado
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Apr 18, 2012

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