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On the recordJuly 25, 2012
I hope that the body will vote against this amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McKINLEY. Madam Chairwoman, I just encourage my colleagues to support this amendment and, once it's adopted, to support the piece of legislation that's so needed. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. McKinley). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it. Mr. McKINLEY. Madam Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from West Virginia will be postponed. Amendment No. 14 Offered by Mr. Schweikert The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 14 printed in part B of House Report 112-616.
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Elijah Cummings
Democratic · Maryland
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Jul 25, 2012

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