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The resolution provides one motion to recommit on each bill.",{"code":20,"name":132},12,{"actionDate":126,"actionDateTime":186,"text":187,"type":129,"actionCode":177,"sourceSystem":188,"committees":3,"recordedVotes":3,"calendarNumber":3,"sequenceIndex":189,"isKeyMilestone":17},"2025-12-16T16:15:32","Considered as unfinished business. 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