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Bill Foster: “On rollcall No. 138 for H.R. 140, I mistakenly recorded my vote as ``aye''. As a strong supporter of unions, I oppose…”

On the recordMarch 8, 2023
On rollcall No. 138 for H.R. 140, I mistakenly recorded my vote as ``aye''. As a strong supporter of unions, I oppose the Perry/Foxx amendment, and I intended to vote ``no.'' Amendment No. 6 Offered by Ms. Jackson Lee The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee) 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 209, noes 221, not voting 10, as follows: [Roll No.…
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Bill Foster
Democratic · Illinois
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Mar 8, 2023

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