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Barney Frank: the gentleman has done great work, but he said this does not bar religious groups. From October 3 to the Speaker from…

On the recordOctober 26, 2005
the gentleman has done great work, but he said this does not bar religious groups. From October 3 to the Speaker from the Catholic bishops: ``Limiting eligible recipients to organizations that have as their primary purpose,'' which this bill does now, ``the provision of affordable housing, would effectively prevent Catholic dioceses, parishes and Catholic charities from participating.'' Secondly, none of the money here would go to those other purposes. I agree with what the gentleman said. I just do not agree with what the bill said. This is their chance to reconcile them. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Thornberry). Without objection, the previous question is ordered on the motion to recommit. There was no objection. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion to recommit. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the noes appeared to have it. Recorded Vote
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Barney Frank
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