Blake Farenthold: “In closing, the purpose of the underlying legislation here is to make…”

On the recordMarch 2, 2017

In closing, the purpose of the underlying legislation here is to make sure we have a fair process and the Federal Government isn't pushing a point of view, it is listening to all sides. This amendment takes that away. For that reason, I urge opposition. I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee). The question was taken; and the Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.

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Blake Farenthold

Texas

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Mar 2, 2017

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