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Senate roll call 45 · 56th Congress · Apr 12, 1900
S. 2355
Recorded vote
TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF S. 2355, IN ORDER TO TAKE UP BILL S. 1783, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN INTEROCEANIC CANAL CONNECTING THE WATERS OF THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC OCEANS. (P.4094-2)
Bill actionTransportation
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