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Floor SpeechNeutral2026-03-24

VOTE EXPLANATION

Ruben Gallego
Ruben Gallego
DAZ · Senator
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On Mon Mar 23, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) delivered a floor speech titled "VOTE EXPLANATION" in the Senate. It referenced legislation including S1578, S1579.

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VOTE EXPLANATION

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1578-S1579] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] VOTE EXPLANATION Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. President, I missed the following votes, but had I been present, I would have voted no on rollcall vote No. 63, Confirmation of Executive Calendar No. 696 Markwayne Mullin, of Oklahoma, to be Secretary of Homeland Security. Mr. President, I missed the following votes, but had I been present, I would have voted no on rollcall vote No. 64, Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #697 Colin McDonald, of California, to be an Assistant Attorney General. [[Page S1579]] ____________________
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