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On the recordJune 25, 2014
On rollcall No. 359, I was unavoidably detained during passage of H.R. 6. An important discussion on matters pertaining to U.S. Marine held prisoner in Mexico. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' Stated against:
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KERRY L. BENTIVOLIO
Michigan

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