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Chris Van Hollen: On rollcall No. 293, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' The SPEAKER pro tempore.…

On the recordMay 5, 2011
On rollcall No. 293, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the resolution. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it. Recorded Vote
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland
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May 5, 2011

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