Representative Joe Barton (1949 - )In Congress 1985 - Present |

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2. Passed House
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4. To President
5. Became Law

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2. Passed House
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4. To President
5. Became Law

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5. To President
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6. Became Law
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2. Passed House
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4. To President
5. Became Law

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