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On the recordMarch 25, 2015
I ask unanimous consent that the pending amendment be set aside; further, that three amendments be called up en bloc. They are amendments Nos. 700, 867, and 895. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendments are called up en bloc. The amendments are as follows: Amendment No. 700 (Purpose: To ensure high-income earners pay a fair share in taxes and to use the revenue to invest in repairing our Nation's bridges, coastal infrastructure, and damage from wildfires) On page 4, line 1, increase the amount by $7,000,000,000. On page 4, line 2, increase the amount by $7,000,000,000. On page 4, line 3, increase the amount by $7,000,000,000. On page 4, line 4, increase the amount by $7,000,000,000. On page 4, line 5, increase the amount by $7,000,000,000. On page 4, line 6, increase the amount by $7,000,000,000. On page 4, line 7, increase the amount by $7,000,000,000. On page 4, line 8, increase the amount by $7,000,000,000. On page 4, line 9, increase the amount by $7,000,000,000. On page 4, line 10, increase the amount by $7,000,000,000. On page 5, line 4, increase the amount by $7,000,000,000. On page 5, line 5, increase the amount by $7,000,000,000. On page 5, line 6, increase the amount by $7,000,000,000. On page 5, line 7, increase the amount by $7,000,000,000. On page 5, line 8, increase the amount by $7,000,000,000. On page 5, line 9, increase the amount by $7,000,000,000. On page 5, line 10, increase the amount by $7,000,000,000.…
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island
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Mar 25, 2015

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