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Beto O'Rourke: “I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is…”

On the recordJune 15, 2016
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 112, beginning line 23, strike section 8121. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 783, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. O'Rourke) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas.
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Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas
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Jun 15, 2016

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