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James T. Callahan: We are talking about floors, an unprecedented amendment being introduced in this House. I urge my colleagues to vote…

On the recordMarch 11, 1998
We are talking about floors, an unprecedented amendment being introduced in this House. I urge my colleagues to vote against it.
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James T. Callahan
Oklahoma

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Opposing an unprecedented amendment during a House debate.

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