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Henry Cuellar

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Henry Roberto Cuellar is a U.S. Representative for Texas's 28th congressional district, serving since January 4, 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, Cuellar has focused on issues such as border security, economic development, and education throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for bipartisan solutions and has worked on various initiatives to support his constituents in South Texas. Cuellar has held several key positions within the House, including serving on the Appropriations Committee. His legislative efforts often emphasize the importance of funding for local projects and addressing the needs of the border region. Cuellar's long-standing presence in Congress has made him a notable figure in Texas politics.

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Feb 23, 2016

I want to make sure that if we get in a plane that we are secure.

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Feb 23, 2016

I encourage you to do as much as you can under our tight budget that we have.

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Feb 23, 2016

I think people know my policies. You know, I would like to see a moderate approach.

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Feb 23, 2016

We believe if somebody is put in detention they ought to be treated fairly, but that we should have detention, have some sort of deterrent.

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Feb 23, 2016

I am one of those Democrats that I believe in immigration reform, but I still want to see law and order at the border.

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Feb 3, 2016

On Wednesday, February 3, 2016, I am not recorded on rollcall vote No. 58, Issa of California Part A Amendment No. 6. Had I voted, I would have voted ``aye.'' Amendment No. 7 Offered by Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York The Acting CHAIR…

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Dec 18, 2015

On Friday, December 18th, I am not recorded on any votes because I was absent due to a death in the family. If I had been present, I would have voted: ``yea'' on rollcall 705, on the Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2029…

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Dec 17, 2015

On Thursday, December 17th, I am not recorded on any votes because I was absent due to a death in the family. If I had been present, I would have voted: ``yea,'' on rollcall 701, on ordering the previous question on the Rule; ``no,'' on…

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Dec 16, 2015

On Wednesday, December 16th, I am not recorded on any votes because I was absent due to a death in the family. If I had been present, I would have voted: ``yea'', on rollcall 695, to concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2820--Stem Cell…

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Dec 15, 2015

On Tuesday, December 15th, I am not recorded on any votes because I was absent due to family reasons. If I had been present, I would have voted: ``Yea'', on rollcall 694, passage of H. Res. 536--Supporting freedom of the press in Latin…

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Dec 3, 2015

On Thursday, December 3rd, I am not recorded on any votes because I was absent due to family reasons. If I had been present, I would have voted: ``nay,'' on rollcall 666, on ordering the Previous Question providing for further…

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Dec 2, 2015

On Wednesday, December 2nd, I am not recorded on any votes because I was absent due to family reasons. If I had been present, I would have voted: ``nay,'' on rollcall 653, on ordering the Previous Question providing for further…

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