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On the recordOctober 28, 2019
Mr. President, I was unavoidably absent for two votes this evening due to a flight delay. Had I been present, I would have voted yea on amendment 961 and nay on amendment 1019. ____________________
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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