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On the recordDecember 2, 2013
I suggest that this Committee hold a hearing on the question of why, despite immigration reform being supported by a majority of Americans, having been passed by the Senate and the President having said that he will sign it if it ever gets to his desk--why is it that we cannot bring that measure to the House floor for a vote?
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Conyers calls for a hearing on immigration reform's lack of House vote despite public support.

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