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On the recordOctober 24, 2020
in order to proceed to the consideration of the Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act--because millions of women are still at risk as a consequence of this loophole in our present laws that enables dangerous, estranged spouses or partners to have access to weapons during the most perilous time in a domestic dispute right after separation, because that loophole endangers innocent women because it provides access to weapons to those dangerous people--I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? The Senator from North Dakota.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut
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Oct 24, 2020

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