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Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. 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H.R. 6359, 119th Congress: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act. House: 217 Yea, 211 Nay. Senate: not yet considered. Outcome: Passed House, 22 Jan 2026."}}