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Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

DDemocratMA · Senator
60
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 98
Independence33
Avg: 55
Bipartisan Tone23
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency27
Avg: 47

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
44
Total Statements
44
Floor Speeches
0
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Environment: 21Foreign Policy: 17Healthcare: 14Taxes: 13Trade: 12Housing: 11Immigration: 9Economy: 7Education: 7Veterans: 7Climate: 6Defense: 5Infrastructure: 5Labor: 4Agriculture: 4

Speech Tone

Neutral: 29Bipartisan: 10Urgent: 3Ceremonial: 2

Statements (44)

Floor Speech2026-04-29CeremonialImmigrationTaxesClimateS2138S2141
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. RES. 551

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. RES. 551 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2138-S2141] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-04-29BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyS2108S2109
EXPANDING THE SURETY BOND PROGRAM ACT OF 2025

EXPANDING THE SURETY BOND PROGRAM ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2108-S2109] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-04-22CeremonialImmigrationHealthcareEconomyHR1S1902
RECOGNIZING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE MONTH IN APRIL

RECOGNIZING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE MONTH IN APRIL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1902-S1924] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-04-22EducationS1989
Text of Senate Amendment 5086

Text of Senate Amendment 5086 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1989] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5086.…

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Floor Speech2026-04-22S1977
Text of Senate Amendment 5002

Text of Senate Amendment 5002 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1977] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5002.…

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Floor Speech2026-04-22S1977
Text of Senate Amendment 5001

Text of Senate Amendment 5001 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1977] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5001.…

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Floor Speech2026-04-15ImmigrationHealthcareEconomyS1775S1779
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED FOREIGN MILITARY SALE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF ISRAEL OF CERTAIN DEFENSE ARTICLES AND…

PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED FOREIGN MILITARY SALE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF ISRAEL OF CERTAIN DEFENSE ARTICLES AND SERVICES--Motion to Discharge Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April…

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Floor Speech2026-04-15BipartisanTaxesClimateEnvironmentS1781
REMEMBERING RICHARD OTTINGER

REMEMBERING RICHARD OTTINGER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1781] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REMEMBERING…

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Floor Speech2026-03-26ImmigrationHealthcareEnvironmentHR7147S1648
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed--Resumed

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed--Resumed Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1648-S1659] From the Congressional Record Online through…

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Floor Speech2026-03-22BipartisanEnvironmentForeign PolicyS1503S1504
SEA TURTLE RESCUE ASSISTANCE AND REHABILITATION ACT OF 2025

SEA TURTLE RESCUE ASSISTANCE AND REHABILITATION ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 53 (Sunday, March 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 53 (Sunday, March 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1503-S1504] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-03-22UrgentImmigrationEnvironmentTradeS1496S1503
FIGHTING FOREIGN ILLEGAL SEAFOOD HARVESTS ACT OF 2025

FIGHTING FOREIGN ILLEGAL SEAFOOD HARVESTS ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 53 (Sunday, March 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 53 (Sunday, March 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1496-S1503] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-03-19EducationVeteransS1406S1383
Text of Senate Amendment 4703

Text of Senate Amendment 4703 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1406] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4703. Mr.…

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Floor Speech2026-03-19UrgentHealthcareEnvironmentSocial SecurityS1407S1408
Text of Senate Amendment 4705

Text of Senate Amendment 4705 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1407-S1408] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

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Floor Speech2026-03-19EnvironmentForeign PolicyHousingS1406S1407
Text of Senate Amendment 4704

Text of Senate Amendment 4704 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1406-S1407] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

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Floor Speech2026-03-18ImmigrationHealthcareGun PolicyHR1569HR4553
SAFEGUARD AMERICAN VOTER ELIGIBILITY ACT--Continued

SAFEGUARD AMERICAN VOTER ELIGIBILITY ACT--Continued Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1162-S1194] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-03-05BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyS860S869
CHILDREN AND TEENS' ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT

CHILDREN AND TEENS' ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S860-S869] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-03-04TaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR6644S773
HOUSING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACT

HOUSING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S773-S796] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-03-03BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR5100S751
SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT

SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S751-S756] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-02-11BipartisanImmigrationForeign PolicyVoting RightsS571S574
DISAPPROVING THE ACTION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNCIL IN APPROVING THE D.C. INCOME AND FRANCHISE TAX CONFORMITY AND REVISION TEMPORARY…

DISAPPROVING THE ACTION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNCIL IN APPROVING THE D.C. INCOME AND FRANCHISE TAX CONFORMITY AND REVISION TEMPORARY AMENDMENT ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday,…

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Floor Speech2026-01-28VeteransAgricultureS338
TRIBUTE TO PATRICIA HARRISON

TRIBUTE TO PATRICIA HARRISON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S338] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE…

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Floor Speech2026-01-08S119
PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR

PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S119] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PRIVILEGES OF THE…

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Floor Speech2026-01-06BipartisanGun PolicyTaxesEnvironmentS53S55
ANNIVERSARY OF JANUARY 6

ANNIVERSARY OF JANUARY 6 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S53-S55] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ANNIVERSARY OF…

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Floor Speech2025-03-26BipartisanHealthcareEconomyClimateS1856S1864
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE…

PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RELATING TO "GROSS PROCEEDS REPORTING BY BROKERS THAT... Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 55 (Wednesday, March 26, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume…

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Floor Speech2025-02-20Foreign PolicyS1303
PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR

PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1303] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PRIVILEGES…

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Floor Speech2025-02-20S1300
Text of Senate Amendment 1214

Text of Senate Amendment 1214 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1300] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

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Floor Speech2025-02-20EconomyEnvironmentS1290
Text of Senate Amendment 1139

Text of Senate Amendment 1139 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1290] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

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Floor Speech2025-02-20EconomyEnvironmentS1290
Text of Senate Amendment 1138

Text of Senate Amendment 1138 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1290] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

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Floor Speech2025-02-20EnvironmentS1290
Text of Senate Amendment 1137

Text of Senate Amendment 1137 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1290] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

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Floor Speech2025-02-20EducationHousingS1289S1290
Text of Senate Amendment 1136

Text of Senate Amendment 1136 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S1289-S1290] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2025-02-20EnvironmentS1289
Text of Senate Amendment 1135

Text of Senate Amendment 1135 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1289] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

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Floor Speech2025-02-20EnvironmentS1289
Text of Senate Amendment 1134

Text of Senate Amendment 1134 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1289] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

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Floor Speech2025-02-20HealthcareHousingSocial SecurityS1289
Text of Senate Amendment 1133

Text of Senate Amendment 1133 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1289] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

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Floor Speech2025-02-20TradeS1269
Text of Senate Amendment 993

Text of Senate Amendment 993 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1269] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 993.…

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Floor Speech2025-02-20EconomyTradeS1269
Text of Senate Amendment 992

Text of Senate Amendment 992 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1269] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 992.…

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Floor Speech2025-02-20S1269
Text of Senate Amendment 991

Text of Senate Amendment 991 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1269] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 991.…

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Floor Speech2025-02-20ClimateEnvironmentTradeS1269
Text of Senate Amendment 990

Text of Senate Amendment 990 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1269] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 990.…

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Floor Speech2025-02-20HealthcareS1258
Text of Senate Amendment 914

Text of Senate Amendment 914 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1258] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 914.…

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Floor Speech2025-02-20HealthcareS1258
Text of Senate Amendment 913

Text of Senate Amendment 913 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1258] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 913.…

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Floor Speech2025-02-20HealthcareS1258
Text of Senate Amendment 911

Text of Senate Amendment 911 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1258] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 911.…

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Floor Speech2025-02-20HealthcareS1258
Text of Senate Amendment 912

Text of Senate Amendment 912 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1258] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 912.…

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Floor Speech2025-01-30S526
PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR

PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 20 (Thursday, January 30, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 20 (Thursday, January 30, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S526] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PRIVILEGES OF…

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Floor Speech2025-01-14UrgentImmigrationHealthcareTaxesS146S147
Text of Senate Amendment 29

Text of Senate Amendment 29 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S146-S147] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 29.…

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Floor Speech2025-01-13BipartisanImmigrationAbortionGun PolicyS85S87
LAKEN RILEY ACT--Motion To Proceed--Continued

LAKEN RILEY ACT--Motion To Proceed--Continued Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S85-S87] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2024-12-19BipartisanHealthcareTaxesForeign PolicyHR6244S7201
1ST LIEUTENANT ANDRES ZERMENO POST OFFICE BUILDING

1ST LIEUTENANT ANDRES ZERMENO POST OFFICE BUILDING Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024)] [Senate] [Pages S7201-S7205] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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