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Floor SpeechNeutral2025-09-19

Sponsored: Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to request the Senate to return to the House the bill (H.R. 3426) entitled "To amend title 40, United States Code, to limit the construction of new courthouses under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.".

Tom Cole
Tom Cole
ROK-4 · Representative
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On 2025-09-19, Representative Tom Cole (R-OK-4) delivered a floor speech titled "Sponsored: Directing The Clerk Of The House Of Representatives To Request The Senate To Return To The House The Bill (H." in the House. It referenced legislation: HR3426.

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Tom Cole sponsored this legislation: Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to request the Senate to return to the House the bill (H.R. 3426) entitled "To amend title 40, United States Code, to limit the construction of new courthouses under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.".. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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