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On the recordAugust 2, 2012
I move to reconsider the vote. I move to lay that motion on the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the question is on the engrossment and third reading of the bill. The bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading and was read the third time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the bill is passed. The bill (S. 3326) was passed, as follows: S. 3326 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS TO AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT. (a) Extension of Third-Country Fabric Program.--Section 112(c)(1) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3721(c)(1)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``2012'' and inserting ``2015''; (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``2012'' and inserting ``2015''; and (3) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``2012'' and inserting ``2015''. (b) Addition of South Sudan.--Section 107 of that Act (19 U.S.C. 3706) is amended by inserting after ``Republic of South Africa (South Africa).'' the following: ``Republic of South Sudan (South Sudan).''. (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 102(2) of that Act (19 U.S.C. 3701(2)) is amended by striking ``48''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 2.…
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Aug 2, 2012

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