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Sheila Jackson Lee: Because of the graciousness of the ranking member, Mr. Conyers, and the chairman, Mr. Smith, of agreeing to my…

On the recordJune 23, 2011
Because of the graciousness of the ranking member, Mr. Conyers, and the chairman, Mr. Smith, of agreeing to my amendment, Jackson Lee No. 5 that was just debated, I ask unanimous consent to withdraw my request for a record vote. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Texas? Without objection, the request for a recorded vote on amendment No. 5 is withdrawn and the amendment stands adopted by the voice vote thereon. There was no objection. {time} 1450 Amendment No. 7 Offered by Mr. Peters The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 7 printed in part B of House Report 112-111.
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Sheila Jackson Lee
Democratic · Texas
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Jun 23, 2011

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