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Senators don't always share bill text online before votes. They should, advocates say
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PUBLISHEDNov 12, 2026, 10:00 AM
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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. (Image credit: Tom Brenner For The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Main source: NPR
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