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On the recordDecember 21, 2017
And the fact of the matter is I believe that it would pass if it were put on the floor. But do you know what is more important? We had 58 closed rules in this Congress, completely closed. And to put that into context, we averaged 25 closed rules a year in the 4 years the Democrats were in charge. The Dream Act is a perfect example of this. As Members are well aware, we have tried time and time again to get a floor vote on the Dream Act. Mr. Speaker, we all know that this CR is the last train leaving town. You have given millionaires and billionaires help. Let's give the DREAMers a Merry Christmas.
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Doc Hastings
Republican · Washington
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Dec 21, 2017

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