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Cornyn has supported measures to secure the border and has opposed pathways to citizenship for illegal immigrants. He has emphasized the need for stricter immigration enforcement and has pushed for increased limitations on visas.
Cornyn has supported measures to secure the border and has opposed pathways to citizenship for illegal immigrants. He has emphasized the need for stricter immigration enforcement and has pushed for increased limitations on visas.
Cornyn advocates for maintaining strong national defense and security capabilities. He has supported increased defense spending and has a hawkish stance on foreign policy issues, emphasizing military readiness.
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Cornyn advocates for maintaining strong national defense and security capabilities. He has supported increased defense spending and has a hawkish stance on foreign policy issues, emphasizing military readiness.
John Cornyn opposes legal access to abortion, as indicated by his voting record and public statements. He has consistently supported measures to restrict abortion and has been endorsed by pro-life organizations.
John Cornyn opposes legal access to abortion, as indicated by his voting record and public statements. He has consistently supported measures to restrict abortion and has been endorsed by pro-life organizations.
Cornyn has voted against federal action to cut emissions and has expressed skepticism about climate change policies, including opposing the Paris Agreement. He has a 0% score from the League of Conservation Voters, indicating an anti-environment voting record.
Cornyn has voted against federal action to cut emissions and has expressed skepticism about climate change policies, including opposing the Paris Agreement. He has a 0% score from the League of Conservation Voters, indicating an anti-environment voting record.
Cornyn supports gun rights and has opposed stricter firearms regulations. He has introduced legislation to allow concealed carry reciprocity across state lines and has received high ratings from the NRA.
Cornyn supports gun rights and has opposed stricter firearms regulations. He has introduced legislation to allow concealed carry reciprocity across state lines and has received high ratings from the NRA.
Cornyn opposes a larger government role in health coverage, having voted against the Affordable Care Act and advocating for its repeal. He emphasizes individual choice and has criticized government healthcare initiatives.
Cornyn opposes a larger government role in health coverage, having voted against the Affordable Care Act and advocating for its repeal. He emphasizes individual choice and has criticized government healthcare initiatives.
Cornyn has supported tax cuts and has voted to repeal the estate tax, indicating a preference for lower taxes on corporations and high earners.
Cornyn has supported tax cuts and has voted to repeal the estate tax, indicating a preference for lower taxes on corporations and high earners.
Cornyn opposed the For the People Act, describing it as a power grab. He has also expressed support for maintaining voter ID laws and has been against measures that would make voter registration easier.
Cornyn opposed the For the People Act, describing it as a power grab. He has also expressed support for maintaining voter ID laws and has been against measures that would make voter registration easier.
Cornyn supports free trade agreements and has advocated for trade policies that promote U.S. interests. He has pushed for the implementation of the USMCA and has supported measures to enhance trade relations.
Cornyn supports free trade agreements and has advocated for trade policies that promote U.S. interests. He has pushed for the implementation of the USMCA and has supported measures to enhance trade relations.
Cornyn has a record of opposing stronger federal protections against discrimination, particularly regarding LGBTQ rights. He has been rated 0% by the Human Rights Campaign, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance, and has expressed support for traditional marriage definitions.
Cornyn has a record of opposing stronger federal protections against discrimination, particularly regarding LGBTQ rights. He has been rated 0% by the Human Rights Campaign, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance, and has expressed support for traditional marriage definitions.
Position extraction pending on 11 issues: Foreign Policy, Economy & Jobs, Education, School Curriculum, Criminal Justice, Tech Regulation, Elections & Campaigns, Public Health, Drug & Addiction Policy, Religion & Public Life, Disaster Response.
Aug 6, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Sponsoring a bill that authorizes the elimination of depreciated costs and debts within the Department of Defense directly supports the position of advocating for a strong national defense and increased military funding.
Jul 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.
Why: Cosponsoring the Protecting American Taxpayers Act aligns with the stated position of opposing higher taxes, as it suggests support for tax cuts or protections against tax increases.
View source →Jun 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3214)
Why: Cosponsoring a resolution celebrating the Dobbs decision aligns directly with the stated position of opposing abortion and supporting state-level restrictions.
View source →Jun 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Sponsoring a bill that enhances military capabilities against unmanned aircraft systems directly supports the stated position of advocating for a strong national defense.
View source →May 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Cosponsoring a bill that supports the Army's industrial base directly advances the stated position of advocating for a strong national defense and increased military funding.
View source →Apr 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 401.
Why: Cosponsoring the Protecting American Taxpayers Act aligns directly with the stated position of supporting tax cuts and opposing tax increases.
View source →Mar 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Cosponsoring the act directly supports the stated opposition to abortion by seeking to restrict access to chemical abortion methods.
View source →Jun 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Sponsoring a bill that evaluates safety and quality in defense-related manufacturing aligns with the position of supporting a strong national defense.
View source →May 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Sponsoring a bill aimed at addressing cartel violence aligns with a strong national defense stance, as it reflects a commitment to enhancing security and stability.
View source →May 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Why: Sponsoring the LNG Export Security Act supports free trade by promoting energy exports, aligning with the figure's advocacy for trade agreements.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Cosponsoring a bill related to interest treatment and deductibility aligns with the support for tax cuts and reducing corporate tax rates, even if the specific provisions are not detailed.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: The act aims to support pregnant and parenting women, which can be seen as a partial alignment with healthcare support, despite the figure's opposition to the ACA.
View source →Mar 5, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Cosponsoring a tax parity act for small business investors aligns with the support for tax cuts and reducing corporate tax rates, even if the specific provisions are not detailed.
View source →Jul 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Cosponsoring a bill that seeks to ban birth tourism directly contradicts the stated support for providing pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
View source →Jun 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Why: Sponsoring the POWER ON Act, which likely involves federal action related to energy and climate, contradicts the stated position of opposing significant federal measures to address climate change.
View source →Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1822-1823; text: CR S1823-1824)
Why: Cosponsoring a bill that restricts licenses for undocumented individuals moves against the stated support for a federal solution for undocumented immigrants.
View source →Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Sponsoring the Sanctuary City Elimination Act moves against the stated position of supporting pathways for undocumented immigrants, as it seeks to eliminate protections for certain immigrant communities.
View source →Most are procedural sponsorships or actions on issues where this figure hasn't publicly stated a position. Highest-signal entries shown first.
Aug 6, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4521)
Why: The bill's content is unclear, and while it pertains to water infrastructure, it does not directly address climate action or emissions, making it difficult to determine its alignment with the stated position.
View source →Jul 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Why: The measure's content is unclear from the provided information, making it difficult to determine its alignment with the stated position on climate.
View source →Jul 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: The measure's content is unclear from the provided information, making it difficult to determine its alignment with the stated position on taxes.
View source →Jul 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: The measure's content could not be determined, as the summary does not provide enough information about its impact on taxes.
View source →Jul 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: The measure's content could not be determined from the provided information, making it unclear how it relates to the stated position on taxes.
View source →Jun 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Why: The measure's content could not be determined, as it is only identified by its bill number and title without specifics on its implications for climate policy.
View source →Jun 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: The measure's content could not be determined from the provided information, making it unclear how it aligns with the stated position.
May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: The measure's content could not be determined from the provided information, making it unclear how it relates to the stated position on immigration.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: The measure's content could not be determined, as it is unclear how it affects overall tax policy.
View source →May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Why: Sponsoring the Future Interstate Act may involve infrastructure improvements that could have environmental implications, but it does not clearly align with or contradict the stated opposition to climate change measures.
View source →Apr 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Why: Cosponsoring the America the Beautiful Act suggests some engagement with conservation efforts, but it does not align clearly with the stated opposition to climate change measures.
View source →Apr 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: The action of cosponsoring a workforce standards act does not directly align with the stated opposition to climate measures, but the specifics of the bill's impact on climate policy are unclear.
View source →Feb 4, 2025 · Congress.gov
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Why: The measure's content could not be determined, making it unclear how it aligns with the stated opposition to significant federal action on climate.
View source →Jul 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jul 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Tagged to Economy & Jobs, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jul 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jul 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Tagged to Trade, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jul 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Why: Tagged to Tech Regulation, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Tagged to Economy & Jobs, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Tagged to Economy & Jobs, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 10, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 504.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 518.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 519.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Tagged to Religion & Public Life, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 414.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 25, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 372.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 17, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Oct 23, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Aug 6, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Aug 6, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Aug 4, 2026 · Congress.gov
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4493-4494)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4337-4338)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 424.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3942-3946; text: CR S3943-3946)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Star Print ordered on the resolution.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3194; text: CR S3217-3218)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 2, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2239-2240)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2086)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 2, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2295)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 17, 2026 · Congress.gov
Held at the desk.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Held at the desk.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 347.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Oct 23, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
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