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Floor SpeechNeutral2026-04-30

VOTE EXPLANATION

Josh Hawley
Josh Hawley
RMO · Senator
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On 2026-04-30, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) delivered a floor speech titled "VOTE EXPLANATION" in the Senate. It referenced legislation including S2161, S4465.

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VOTE EXPLANATION

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2161] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] VOTE EXPLANATION Mr. HAWLEY. Mr. President, had there been a recorded vote on S. 4465, a bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes, I would have voted nay. ____________________

Referenced legislation: S4465, S4465
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