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Overwhelming approval was then given by the House of Representatives on Sept. 18, 2000, to H.R. 5010. By a margin of 377-to-6, with 50 members absent and presumably campaigning in tough election fights, the House approved the legislation initiated by House coinage subcommittee chair Spencer Bacchus, Banking chair James Leach, former coinage subcommittee chair Michael Castle and representatives from each of the territories.
In the ensuing Presidential election battle, the proposal got lost in the Senate. It took a year to get it back on track.
Last time out, six GOP congressmen opposed the measure: John Boehner, Ohio.; Peter Goss, Fla.; Gary Miller, Calif.; Ron Paul, Texas; Edward Royce, Calif.; and Bob Schaffer, Colo.
Boehner commented, "None are states and they should not be treated as such," adding that the remedy he favored was to require them to apply for statehood.
Bob's running for the Senate here now. Mark Udall is his Democratic opponent.
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