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Peter Roskam: I think our constituents are really heartened when they see both parties coming together to work on things of national…

On the recordSeptember 20, 2016
I think our constituents are really heartened when they see both parties coming together to work on things of national importance. Without question, H.R. 2285 is in that category. It is a tool that we need to combat ISIS. I commend Mr. Keating, and I urge its passage. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Roskam) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2285, as amended. The question was taken. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.
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Peter Roskam
Republican · Illinois
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Sep 20, 2016

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