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John McGuire, III: “The reason we voted no is because you can join the United States military, go overseas and die, but you can’t marry your…”

On the recordOctober 22, 2026
The reason we voted no is because you can join the United States military, go overseas and die, but you can’t marry your fiance who might get your benefits back home if she’s pregnant.
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John McGuire, III
Virginia

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Explaining his vote against raising marriage age.

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