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Senators don't always share bill text online before votes. They should, advocates say
NPR · WASHINGTON — The text of what lawmakers are considering isn't always made available for public review before it is voted on. A group of open governance advocates is calling on Senate leadership for a change.
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- 12 November 2026 · 10:00 UTC
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- 12 November 2026 · 10:15 UTC
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