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House recorded vote (72nd Congress) · Jun 24, 1932
H.R. 273
Recorded vote
TO PASS H. RES. 273, BY AUTHORIZING THAT THE EXPENSES OF CONDUCTING THE INVESTIGATION OF THE EXPENDITURES OF THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT SHALL BE PAID OUT OF THE CONTINGENT FUND OF THE HOUSE NOT TO EXCEED $5,00…
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