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Votes at a glance: Senate advances budget and adopts several bills including Taiwan resolution
Summary
During a lengthy floor session the Vermont Senate recorded several actions: unanimous passage of SR 12 (Taiwan resolution), H.493 passed in concurrence (20–10), and the Senate advanced H.219, H.41 and H.137 to third reading or ordered third reading. Multiple first readings and referrals were also recorded.
The Vermont Senate recorded a set of bills and procedural actions during the floor session, including a unanimous resolution on Taiwan and final action on the appropriations bill. Key actions and outcomes:
- SR 12 (Senate resolution reaffirming the friendship between the state of Vermont and Taiwan): The Economic Development Committee reported favorably (5–0) and the Senate ordered third reading after a roll‑call vote, ayes 27, nays 0. Senator Weeks reported committee consideration and described trade ties and the Taiwan Relations Act.
- H.493 (appropriations bill): Passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment on roll call, ayes 20, nays 10. (See…
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