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On the recordMarch 6, 2024
I further ask that the bill be considered read a third time and passed, and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (H.R. 7454) was ordered to a third reading, was read the third time, and passed. ____________________
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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