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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Mar 14, 2008
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Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] · D–NM
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2165-2166)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text of measure as introduced: CR S2165-2166)
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