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On the recordJune 23, 2011
Madam Chair, 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 Without objection, the request for a recorded vote on amendment No. 5 is withdrawn and the amendment stands adopted by the voice vote thereon.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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