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Warm Up 3/18When members of Congress want to vote ‘yes’ on a bill, what do they say? What if they want to vote ‘no’?

Yes=Yea

No=Nay

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Objectives

SWBAT

Describe the roles of a Congressman

Explain the decision making process Congressmen use when voting on bill.

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Besides voting on bills, what else are our Congressmen doing?

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LegislatorLegislator

Committee Committee MemberMember

PoliticianPolitician

Makes lawsMakes laws

Screens bills &Screens bills &provides provides oversight of oversight of executive branchexecutive branch

RepresentativeRepresentativeProvide help Provide help & services to & services to constituents constituents with problems with problems

PartisanPartisanParty loyalty – Party loyalty – support party support party goalsgoals

Get re-elected &Get re-elected &make dealsmake deals

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1. I attended the Democratic National Convention.

2. I came back to California to get federal funds for families impacted by the fire.

3. I amended several sections of a bill.

Partisan

Politician; Representative; Legislator

Committee Member

What hat(s) of Congress am I?

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Members of Congress think about

FOUR FACTORSFOUR FACTORS when deciding whether

to vote for a law.

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FACTOR #1FACTOR #1 FACTOR #2FACTOR #2 What is my personal

opinion?

FACTOR #3FACTOR #3 What are the views

of my political party?

FACTOR #4FACTOR #4 What do my voters

think?

Does the Constitution give

Congress the power to pass the law?

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FACTOR #1FACTOR #1Does the Does the Constitution give Constitution give Congress the power Congress the power to pass the law?to pass the law?

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FACTOR #1FACTOR #1

The POWERS of CONGRESSThe POWERS of CONGRESS

Congress is limited by what the Constitution says.

The Constitution only gives Congress certain powers.

Like What?

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Here is what the Constitution says Congress can do:

• Collect taxes to raise money to pay debts, to defend the country, and to provide for the general welfare of the United States.

FACTOR #1FACTOR #1

The POWERS of CONGRESSThe POWERS of CONGRESS

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• Control commerce (business) that happens across state lines, with foreign countries, and with Indian tribes.

FACTOR #1FACTOR #1

The POWERS of CONGRESSThe POWERS of CONGRESS Here is what the Constitution says Congress can do:

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• Make laws about immigration.

• Make laws about bankruptcy.

• Establish post offices.

FACTOR #1FACTOR #1

The POWERS of CONGRESSThe POWERS of CONGRESS Here is what the Constitution says Congress can do:

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• Declare war.• Raise and support armies.

FACTOR #1FACTOR #1

The POWERS of CONGRESSThe POWERS of CONGRESS Here is what the Constitution says Congress can do:

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Oh, and here’s one more:

• Make all laws that are “necessary and proper” for executing any of these powers.

Hold on! What does that mean?

FACTOR #1FACTOR #1

The POWERS of CONGRESSThe POWERS of CONGRESS

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That means Congress can sometimes do things that are not on the list . . .. . . if it relates to something that is on the list!

FACTOR #1FACTOR #1

The POWERS of CONGRESSThe POWERS of CONGRESS

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MINI-QUIZ!MINI-QUIZ!Test Your Knowledge About Test Your Knowledge About Factor Factor #1#1

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MINI-QUIZMINI-QUIZCan Congress pass any Can Congress pass any

law it wants to?law it wants to?

A. YES! Congress has the power to do anything.

B. NO! Congress can only do what the Constitution says it can do.

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Congress has the power Congress has the power to create armies.to create armies.

A. True B. False

MINI-QUIZMINI-QUIZ

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Congress cannot control Congress cannot control business that happens in business that happens in

more than one state.more than one state.

A. True B. False

MINI-QUIZMINI-QUIZ

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Congress may collect Congress may collect taxes for certain taxes for certain

reasons.reasons.

A. True B. False

MINI-QUIZMINI-QUIZ

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Congress may not make Congress may not make any laws about any laws about immigration.immigration.

A. True B. False

MINI-QUIZMINI-QUIZ

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Congress may make any Congress may make any law as long as it is law as long as it is

““necessary and proper.necessary and proper.””

A. True B. False

MINI-QUIZMINI-QUIZ

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When may Congress do When may Congress do something that is not something that is not

listed in the Constitution?listed in the Constitution?

A. Always B. NeverC.When it relates to

something that is listedD. Only on Thursdays

MINI-QUIZMINI-QUIZ

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FACTOR #2FACTOR #2What is my What is my personal opinion?personal opinion?

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FACTOR #2FACTOR #2 PERSONAL OPINIONPERSONAL OPINION

Members of Congress are human beings, just like you!

Sometimes they agree with a bill…

…and sometimes they are totally against a bill.

No way!

Love it!

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FACTOR #3FACTOR #3 POLITICAL PARTY VIEWSPOLITICAL PARTY VIEWS

People in a political party share similar values.

They work for laws that reflect those values.

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For a member of Congress, being in a political party is like being on

a team.

Members of the team support each other and try to create bills

that reflect their values.

FACTOR #3FACTOR #3 POLITICAL PARTY VIEWSPOLITICAL PARTY VIEWS

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Usually members of Congress agree with their political party about bills.

But sometimes they don’t.

FACTOR #3FACTOR #3 POLITICAL PARTY VIEWSPOLITICAL PARTY VIEWS

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FACTOR #4FACTOR #4 WHAT THE VOTERS THINKWHAT THE VOTERS THINK

There would be too many people in Congress if everyone went . . .

So voters choose a few people to represent them.

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People in Congress are responsible for representing the voters back home.

So they’d better think about those voters, because…

FACTOR #4FACTOR #4 WHAT THE VOTERS THINKWHAT THE VOTERS THINK

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Voters send people to Congress . . .

. . . and voters can kick people out!

FACTOR #4FACTOR #4 WHAT THE VOTERS THINKWHAT THE VOTERS THINK

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MINI-QUIZ!MINI-QUIZ!Test Your Knowledge Test Your Knowledge About About Factors 2, 3, and 4Factors 2, 3, and 4!!

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Members of Congress vote Members of Congress vote based based onlyonly on their on their personal opinions.personal opinions.

A. TRUE! Personal opinion is the only factor.

B. FALSE! They consider other factors too.

MINI-QUIZMINI-QUIZ

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Members of Congress Members of Congress always agree with their always agree with their

political party about bills.political party about bills.

A. True B. False

MINI-QUIZMINI-QUIZ

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When considering a bill, When considering a bill, members of Congress members of Congress should think about...should think about...

A. Only themselves B. Voters back homeC. People on the moon

MINI-QUIZMINI-QUIZ

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If members of Congress If members of Congress do a bad job, voters can do a bad job, voters can

kick them out.kick them out.

A. True B. False

MINI-QUIZMINI-QUIZ

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In Congress, being in a In Congress, being in a political party is like political party is like

being on a...being on a...

A. Team B. Game showC. Surf board

MINI-QUIZMINI-QUIZ

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People in the same People in the same political party share political party share

similar…similar…

A. Eye color B. Opinions about

moviesC. Values

MINI-QUIZMINI-QUIZ

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When considering a bill, When considering a bill, members of Congress members of Congress usually think about…usually think about…

A. Their own opinions B. The Constitution C. Political party viewsD. What voters think E. All of the above

MINI-QUIZMINI-QUIZ

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Congratulations! You’ve been elected to Congress!Time to make some decisions on bills!

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BILL BILL ““AA ”” mail delivery on

Saturdays!Stop

Yikes! That seems like a big decision!

We’d better look at the

four factors…

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Does Congress have the power to establish post offices?

A. Yes

B. No

FACTOR #1FACTOR #1

Does Congress have the power Does Congress have the power to stop Saturday mail delivery?to stop Saturday mail delivery?

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Is deciding what days mail will be delivered part of establishing a post office?

A. Probably

B. Probably not

Does Congress have the power Does Congress have the power to stop Saturday mail delivery?to stop Saturday mail delivery?

FACTOR #1FACTOR #1

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A. Congress has the power to stop Saturday mail delivery

B. Congress does not have the power to stop Saturday delivery

Therefore:

(Quickly explain why on your paper.)(Quickly explain why on your paper.)

Does Congress have the power Does Congress have the power to stop Saturday mail delivery?to stop Saturday mail delivery?

FACTOR #1FACTOR #1

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WAIT!WAIT!

There are a few things you should know before you make up your mind.

FACTOR #2FACTOR #2

In your opinion, should In your opinion, should Saturday mail delivery end?Saturday mail delivery end?

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The U.S. Postal Service pays for itself with the money it brings in from its services.

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HOWEVER… The Postal Service is losing a LOT of money because people are sending fewer letters.

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Instead of using the mail, people are texting and sending email…

… and paying their bills online.

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In 2009, the Postal Service lost

$ 3,800,000,000(That’s $3.8 billion.)

(With a “b.”)

Stopping delivery on Saturdays would save the Postal Service

$ 3,000,000,000(That’s $3 billion.)

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Is it worth it? Should you consider other factors besides how much money it costs?

Decide what you think and mark your answer on your paper. Don’t forget to explain your choice.

FACTOR #2FACTOR #2

In your opinion, should In your opinion, should Saturday mail delivery end?Saturday mail delivery end?

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Look at the checklist of values on your handout.

FACTOR #3FACTOR #3Would your political party Would your political party support ending Saturday support ending Saturday

delivery?delivery?

Which value most matches the purpose of this bill?

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Cost saving!

FACTOR #3FACTOR #3Would your political party Would your political party support ending Saturday support ending Saturday

delivery?delivery?

That means the Republican Party would be most likely to support this bill.

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WAIT!WAIT!

There are a few things you should know before you make up your mind.

FACTOR #4FACTOR #4

Would your Would your votersvoters support support ending Saturday mail delivery?ending Saturday mail delivery?

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In 1957, Congress passed a law to stop Saturday mail. It lasted one Saturday!

Voters were so angry that Congress passed a bill to bring Saturday delivery back!

Where’s our mail?

We

are

MAD!

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Did they have email in 1957?

A. Yes

B. No

(Do you think that would make a difference to voters today?)

FACTOR #4FACTOR #4

Would your Would your votersvoters support support ending Saturday mail delivery?ending Saturday mail delivery?

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FACTOR #4FACTOR #4

For this activity, let’s pretend the state or district you represent has more older voters than younger voters.

Would your Would your votersvoters support support ending Saturday mail delivery?ending Saturday mail delivery?

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FACTOR #4FACTOR #4

Would your Would your votersvoters support support ending Saturday mail delivery?ending Saturday mail delivery?

Older voters are more likely to still use the Postal Service. Younger voters are more likely to use email.

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FACTOR #4FACTOR #4

So… Do you think your voters will support this bill?

Mark your papers.

Would your Would your votersvoters support support ending Saturday mail delivery?ending Saturday mail delivery?

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TIME TO VOTE!TIME TO VOTE!

You’ve looked at all four factors.

Now you must weigh them all and decide whether to vote “yea” or “nay.”

Mark your papers.

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If you marked “yea,” raise your hand.

If you marked “nay,” raise your hand.

TIME TO VOTE!TIME TO VOTE!

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Did the bill pass?

TIME TO VOTE!TIME TO VOTE!

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BILL BILL ““BB ”” Increase the

minimum wage from

25 cents! That’s a lot!

We’d better look at the

four factors…

$7.25 to $7.50per hour.

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FACTOR #1FACTOR #1

Does Congress have the power Does Congress have the power to raise the minimum wage?to raise the minimum wage?

What is the minimum wage?

A. It’s the smallest amount anyone has ever earned!

B. It’s the lowest hourly rate an employer is allowed to pay an employee.

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FACTOR #1FACTOR #1

Does Congress have the power Does Congress have the power to raise the minimum wage?to raise the minimum wage?

Look at the list of powers Congress has. Does it say Congress can set peoples’ wages?

A. Yes

B. No

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FACTOR #1FACTOR #1

Does Congress have the power Does Congress have the power to raise the minimum wage?to raise the minimum wage?

What power lets Congress do something that’s not on the list if it relates to something that is on the list?

Make any laws Make any laws ““necessary necessary and properand proper”” for laws on the for laws on the

list!list!

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FACTOR #1FACTOR #1

Look at the list again. Is there a power that might relate to the money people earn at their jobs?

Does Congress have the power Does Congress have the power to raise the minimum wage?to raise the minimum wage?

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FACTOR #1FACTOR #1

Does Congress have the power Does Congress have the power to raise the minimum wage?to raise the minimum wage?

Here’s a hint: It’s one of these three powers:

A. Establish post offices

B. Pass laws about business that happens across state lines

C. Declare war

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FACTOR #1FACTOR #1

Does Congress have the power Does Congress have the power to raise the minimum wage?to raise the minimum wage?

Businesses are the ones that pay people a wage, so this power is related to a bill about the minimum wage.

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FACTOR #1FACTOR #1

Does Congress have the power Does Congress have the power to raise the minimum wage?to raise the minimum wage?

Mark your papers!

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Mark your papers!

FACTOR #2FACTOR #2In your opinion, should In your opinion, should

Congress raise the minimum Congress raise the minimum wage to $7.50 per hour?wage to $7.50 per hour?

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FACTOR #3FACTOR #3Would your political party Would your political party

support raising the minimum support raising the minimum wage?wage?

Look at the checklist of values on your handout.

Which value most matches the purpose of this bill?

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FACTOR #3FACTOR #3Would your political party Would your political party

support raising the minimum support raising the minimum wage?wage?

Generosity!

That means the Democratic Party would be most likely to support this bill.

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FACTOR #4FACTOR #4

Would your Would your votersvoters support support raising the minimum wage?raising the minimum wage?

WAIT!WAIT!

There is some important information that will help you decide...

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FACTOR #4FACTOR #4

Would your Would your votersvoters support support raising the minimum wage?raising the minimum wage?

Some states have their own minimum wage that is higher than the national minimum wage.

Some do not.

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Check out the minimum wage laws Check out the minimum wage laws in your state:in your state:

The state’s minimum wage law is…

higher

lower

equal to

… the national minimum wage.

No state minimum wage.

Source: http://www.dol.gov/whd/minwage/america.htm

January 1, 2010Write down the information Write down the information for your state.for your state.

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FACTOR #4FACTOR #4

Would your Would your votersvoters support support raising the minimum wage?raising the minimum wage?

Mark your papers!

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You’ve looked at all four factors.

Now you must weigh them all and decide whether to vote “yea” or “nay.”

Mark your papers.

TIME TO VOTE!TIME TO VOTE!

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If you marked “yea,” raise your hand.

If you marked “nay,” raise your hand.

TIME TO VOTE!TIME TO VOTE!

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Did the bill pass?

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BILL BILL ““CC””

The government will The government will give titles of nobility give titles of nobility

to some citizens.to some citizens.Hey! Who made

her Queen?Dunno! Better look at the four

factors…

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FACTOR #1FACTOR #1

Does Congress have the power Does Congress have the power to grant titles of nobility?to grant titles of nobility?

Is “granting titles of nobility” on the list of Congress’s powers?

A. Yes

B. No

C. Absolutely not!!

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FACTOR #1FACTOR #1

Does Congress have the power Does Congress have the power to grant titles of nobility?to grant titles of nobility?

The Constitution specifically says that “no title of nobility shall be granted by the United States.”

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FACTOR #1FACTOR #1

Does Congress have the power Does Congress have the power to grant titles of nobility?to grant titles of nobility?

Mark your papers!

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FACTOR #2FACTOR #2In your opinion, should In your opinion, should Congress grant titles of Congress grant titles of

nobility?nobility?

Mark your papers!

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FACTOR #3FACTOR #3Would your political party Would your political party support granting titles of support granting titles of

nobility?nobility?Look at the checklist of values on your handout.

Do any of the values match the purpose of this bill?

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FACTOR #3FACTOR #3Would your political party Would your political party support granting titles of support granting titles of

nobility?nobility?No!

Neither party would support this bill. It’s just plain un-American!

X X X X X X

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FACTOR #4FACTOR #4

Since not everyone would get a special title, do you think most voters would support this?

Mark your papers!

Would your voters support Would your voters support granting titles of nobility?granting titles of nobility?

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You’ve looked at all four factors.

Now you must weigh them all and decide—

WAIT!WAIT!

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There is one factor that matters more than all the rest. Which one is it?

A. Congress’s power

B. Your personal opinion

C. Political party support

D. What your voters think

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Would a bill clearly against Congress’s power even make it to a vote?

A. Probably

B. Probably not

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If this bill did come to a vote, would YOU vote yea or nay?

Mark your papers.

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