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Chris Coons: We took up both bills today in the Senate. First, we considered the House bill, which they had passed, and sent to us. I…

On the recordJune 25, 2019
We took up both bills today in the Senate. First, we considered the House bill, which they had passed, and sent to us. I voted for it. Most of my colleagues voted for it. But many Republicans voted against it, and it did not pass.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Senator Coons discusses the Senate's consideration of the House bill regarding asylum standards.

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