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On the recordFebruary 5, 2014
On February 5, 2014, I was unable to cast my vote for the amendment offered by Representative Napolitano to H.R. 3964, rollcall vote No. 42. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' Amendment No. 2 Offered by Ms. Matsui The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Matsui) on which further proceedings were postponed and on which the noes prevailed by voice vote. The Clerk will redesignate the amendment. The Clerk redesignated the amendment. Recorded Vote The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote has been demanded. A recorded vote was ordered. The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 193, noes 228, not voting 10, as follows: [Roll No.…
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Jim Himes
Democratic · Connecticut
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Feb 5, 2014

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