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On the recordJuly 8, 2024
Mr. Speaker, I was unable to attend the vote series today, due to an unexpected absence. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 336 and YEA on Roll Call No. 337. PERSONAL EXPLANATION
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas

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