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Vote Smart provides easy access to congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:

  1. The vote should be helpful in portraying how a member stands on a particular issue
  2. The vote should be clear for any person to understand
  3. The vote has received media attention
  4. The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
  5. Occasionally, if a specific bill is consistently inquired about on the Voter's Research Hotline, the vote will be added

Vote Smart provides a summary of the version of the bill text associated with each selected key vote. Our summaries are written by Vote Smart's staff and interns, who adhere to our strict policies and procedures in order to guarantee absolute impartiality and accuracy. They do not necessarily reflect the content of the final version of the bill, but rather the version voted on in that stage. While many procedural votes take place before a full chamber vote, our voting stages reflect the final reading of each chamber vote. Each key vote selection is reviewed by the project's community of advisors, who are political scientists and journalists from all fifty states.

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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Feb. 4, 2016 CO HB 1002 Authorizes Leave for Academic Activities Bill Passed - House (35 - 30)
Feb. 22, 2016 CO SB 70 Prohibits Employers from Requiring Union Membership Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 16)
March 28, 2016 CO HB 1166 Prohibits Employers from Discussing Salary History Bill Passed - House (34 - 31)
March 24, 2016 CO HB 1001 Requires State Contractors to Comply with Federal Equal Pay Standards Bill Passed - House (34 - 29)
Feb. 28, 2019 CO SB 19-1025 Prohibits Employers from Asking About Employee Criminal History Bill Passed - House (42 - 22)
Feb. 11, 2020 CO HB 20-1048 Establishes the CROWN Act Bill Passed - House (42 - 21)
Feb. 19, 2020 CO HB 20-1044 Amends the State Pension Plan for Firefighters and Police Officers Bill Passed - House (42 - 21)
Feb. 18, 2020 CO HB 20-1153 Authorizes the State Employee's Union to Collectively Bargain with the State Bill Passed - House (41 - 23)
April 28, 2009 CO SB 88 Extending Health Benefits to Domestic Partners of State Employees Bill Passed - House (34 - 30)
Feb. 5, 2013 CO SB 25 Authorizes Statewide Firefighter Labor Organizations Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
Feb. 16, 2010 CO SB 1 Public Employee Retirement Association Amendments Bill Passed - House (36 - 29)
April 5, 2010 CO SB 133 Income Tax Credit Incentive for Colorado Businesses Bill Failed - Senate (17 - 17)
Feb. 21, 2012 CO SB 3 Limits Employers' Use Of Credit Histories Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
Feb. 28, 2012 CO HB 1115 Authorizes Businesses to Comment on Fiscal Impact of Proposed Legislation Bill Passed - House (41 - 22)
Feb. 24, 2009 CO SB 88 Extending State Employee Health Benefits to Domestic Partners Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
Feb. 25, 2009 CO HB 1001 Tax Credit for Job Creation Bill Passed - House (52 - 13)
April 13, 2009 CO SB 281 Clarifying Pinnacol Assurance as a Subdivision of the State Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
April 13, 2009 CO SB 273 Appropriation of Pinnacol Assurance Funds Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14)
Feb. 1, 2010 CO SB 1 Public Employee Retirement Association Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10)
June 23, 2008 CT HB 5105 Minimum Wage Increase Veto Override Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
June 23, 2008 CT HB 5105 Minimum Wage Increase Veto Override Passed - House (102 - 39)
July 20, 2009 CT HB 6502 Concerning Standard Wage for Certain Workers Veto Override Passed - House (106 - 35)
May 5, 2008 CT HB 5105 Minimum Wage Increase Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11)
April 22, 2008 CT HB 5105 Minimum Wage Increase Bill Passed - House (106 - 45)
May 1, 2008 CT SB 217 Mandatory Sick Leave Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16)
March 1, 2006 CT HB 5684 State Contracting Bill Passed - House (76 - 61)
May 28, 2009 CT HB 6187 Requiring Paid Sick Leave Bill Passed - House (88 - 58)
June 19, 2009 CT SB 2001 Employment and Training Funds for Disadvantaged Workers Bill Passed - House (97 - 32)
June 1, 2007 CT HB 7032 State Job Retention Bill Passed - House (125 - 25)
May 31, 2007 CT Sub SB 847 Workers' Compensation Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
June 21, 2010 CT HB 5207 Criminal Background Checks for State Employees Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 5)
June 21, 2010 CT HB 5207 Criminal Background Checks for State Employees Veto Override Passed - House (120 - 19)
Feb. 9, 2023 CT HB 6671 Appropriates Funding for School Lunches, Sustainable Aviation, Special Education, and More Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
May 31, 2019 CT SB 1 Establishes Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill Passed - House (79 - 69)
May 16, 2019 CT HB 5004 Increases the Minimum Wage to $15 Dollars Per Hour Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
March 1, 2021 CT HB 6516 Authorizes Tax Fairness for Remote Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7)
May 29, 2013 CT SB 387 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (89 - 53)
March 26, 2014 CT SB 32 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (87 - 54)
May 9, 2019 CT HB 5004 Increases the Minimum Wage to $15 Dollars Per Hour Bill Passed - House (85 - 59)
May 3, 2023 CT SB 228 Requires Employees Keep Healthcare Coverage after a Labor Dispute Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
May 2, 2018 CT HB 5460 Requires Raise for Home Care Employees Bill Passed - House (88 - 62)
April 14, 2021 CT SB 56 Prohibits Employers from Asking for an Applicant's Age or Date of Birth Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
May 22, 2019 CT SB 1 Establishes Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
April 13, 2022 CT HB 5444 Specifies Unfair Labor Practices Bill Passed - House (91 - 49)
Feb. 25, 2021 CT HB 6516 Authorizes Tax Fairness for Remote Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - House (125 - 24)
June 6, 2023 CT HB 6930 Amends How Cost-of-Living Increases are Calculated Bill Passed - House (120 - 24)
May 3, 2012 CT HB 5312 Authorizes Day Care and Personal Care Workers to Join Unions Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 14)
April 13, 2022 CT HB 5444 Specifies Unfair Labor Practices Bill Passed - House (91 - 49)
May 23, 2013 CT SB 387 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
March 26, 2014 CT SB 32 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
April 25, 2014 CT HB 5274 Prohibits Employers from Discriminating Against Unemployed Applicants Bill Passed - House (81 - 55)
May 25, 2011 CT SB 913 Requires Paid Sick Leave Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 17)
April 20, 2012 CT HB 5312 Authorizes Day Care and Personal Care Workers to Join Unions Bill Passed - House (84 - 57)
May 1, 2012 CT SB 79 Prohibits Discrimination Against Unemployed Job Applicants Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5)
April 26, 2012 CT HB 5291 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (88 - 62)
June 28, 2007 DE HA 1 Employee Paycheck Consent Amendment Rejected - House (15 - 23)
June 15, 2006 DE HA 5 Minimum Wage Exception Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (16 - 24)
June 15, 2006 DE HA 5 Minimum Wage Exception Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (16 - 24)
June 29, 2007 DE SB 36 State Employee Collective Bargaining Bill Passed - House (26 - 10)
June 14, 2007 DE SB 36 State Employee Collective Bargaining Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
June 15, 2006 DE SB 62 Minimum Wage Increase Bill Passed - House (26 - 14)
June 15, 2006 DE SB 62 Minimum Wage Increase Bill Passed - House (26 - 14)
June 18, 2008 DE SB 280 Minimum Wage Increase for Tipped Employees Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 8)
June 30, 2009 DE HB 290 2009-2010 Budget Bill Passed - House (27 - 14)
Jan. 30, 2014 DE SB 6 Increases the State Minimum Wage Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
June 26, 2014 DE HB 13 Prohibits Lawmakers from Becoming Lobbyists for 1 Year After Leaving Office Concurrence Vote Passed - House (33 - 7)
Jan. 30, 2014 DE SB 6 Increases the State Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (27 - 14)
Jan. 23, 2019 DE HB 2 Establishes Protections for Federal Workers During a Shutdown Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 6)
April 14, 2022 DE SB 1 Expands Family and Medical Leave Bill Passed - House (29 - 11)
June 21, 2023 DE SB 72 Establishes a Tax Credit for Dues-paying Union Members Bill Passed - House (26 - 12)
March 29, 2018 DE HB 399 Amends State Constitution to Provide Equal Rights Bill Passed - House (34 - 5)
May 18, 2023 DE SB 72 Establishes a Tax Credit for Dues-paying Union Members Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 3)
June 23, 2011 DE HB 100 Background Checks for Contractors on School Premises Bill Failed - Senate (10 - 5)
March 8, 2022 DE SB 1 Expands Family and Medical Leave Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 7)
March 18, 2021 DE SB 15 Increases the Minimum Wage to $15 Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 7)
Jan. 28, 2021 DE SB 32 Prohibits Hair Discrimination Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
July 1, 2009 DE HB 290 2009-2010 Budget Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 4)
Jan. 27, 2022 DE SB 211 Limits Use of Age-Related Questions on Job Applications Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5)
April 30, 2013 DE SB 21 Requires the Governor to Appoint Labor Union Representatives to a State Benefits Committee Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 8)
April 6, 2006 FL A 990269 Teacher Salary Increase Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (37 - 72)
May 1, 2009 FL HB 903 Capping Attorney Fees in Workers' Compensation Lawsuits Motion Agreed - Senate (22 - 16)
March 26, 2009 FL Amdt 677495 Amendments to Attorney Fee Cap in Workers Compensation Lawsuits Amendment Rejected - House (45 - 69)
April 29, 2009 FL Amdt 337171 Expanding Unemployment Benefits Eligibility Amendment Rejected - House (45 - 71)
March 31, 2009 FL HB 903 Capping Attorney Fees in Workers' Compensation Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (84 - 35)
March 11, 2022 FL SB 898 Requires Background Checks for Residence Workers Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
March 12, 2020 FL SB 664 Requires Government Agencies Use E-Verify Immigration Check for Employment Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 17)
May 2, 2013 FL HB 7009 Amends Teacher Evaluations and Charter School Provisions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 42)
May 8, 2017 FL HB 5007 Revises Florida Retirement System Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 13)
March 11, 2020 FL SB 664 Requires Government Agencies Use E-Verify Immigration Check for Employment Bill Passed - House (73 - 45)
May 1, 2013 FL HB 7009 Amends Teacher Evaluations and Charter School Provisions Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 7)
March 8, 2024 FL HB 433 Prohibits Any County's Ability to Create Their Own Rules and Regulations to Address Extreme Heat Bill Passed - House (74 - 36)
Nov. 17, 2021 FL HB 3 Authorizes Exemption from Public Records Requirements for Employee Complaints Alleging Private Employer's Violation of COVID-19 Vaccination Policies or Practices Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
March 4, 2022 FL SB 520 Exempts University President Applicants from Public Records Requirements Bill Passed - House (86 - 26)
Nov. 17, 2021 FL HB 5 Authorizes the Development of a Plan to Create a State Occupational Safety and Health Administration Agency Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 13)
Nov. 17, 2021 FL HB 1 Prohibits Private Employers from Imposing COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 14)
April 27, 2021 FL HB 735 Prohibits Local Governments from Requiring a License for a Contractor or Journeyman Type Job Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 18)
March 4, 2022 FL HB 1197 Increases Requirements for Labor Unions Bill Passed - House (60 - 47)
Feb. 10, 2022 FL SB 520 Exempts University President Applicants from Public Records Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 11)
April 9, 2010 FL SB 6 Education Law Amendments Bill Passed - House (64 - 55)
Feb. 22, 2024 FL SB 1746 Establishes Employee Organization Assessments Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
Date No. Title Outcome
2/04 HB 1002 Authorizes Leave for Academic Activities Bill Passed - House (35 - 30)
2/22 SB 70 Prohibits Employers from Requiring Union Membership Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 16)
3/28 HB 1166 Prohibits Employers from Discussing Salary History Bill Passed - House (34 - 31)
3/24 HB 1001 Requires State Contractors to Comply with Federal Equal Pay Standards Bill Passed - House (34 - 29)
2/28 SB 19-1025 Prohibits Employers from Asking About Employee Criminal History Bill Passed - House (42 - 22)
2/11 HB 20-1048 Establishes the CROWN Act Bill Passed - House (42 - 21)
2/19 HB 20-1044 Amends the State Pension Plan for Firefighters and Police Officers Bill Passed - House (42 - 21)
2/18 HB 20-1153 Authorizes the State Employee's Union to Collectively Bargain with the State Bill Passed - House (41 - 23)
4/28 SB 88 Extending Health Benefits to Domestic Partners of State Employees Bill Passed - House (34 - 30)
2/05 SB 25 Authorizes Statewide Firefighter Labor Organizations Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
2/16 SB 1 Public Employee Retirement Association Amendments Bill Passed - House (36 - 29)
4/05 SB 133 Income Tax Credit Incentive for Colorado Businesses Bill Failed - Senate (17 - 17)
2/21 SB 3 Limits Employers' Use Of Credit Histories Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
2/28 HB 1115 Authorizes Businesses to Comment on Fiscal Impact of Proposed Legislation Bill Passed - House (41 - 22)
2/24 SB 88 Extending State Employee Health Benefits to Domestic Partners Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
2/25 HB 1001 Tax Credit for Job Creation Bill Passed - House (52 - 13)
4/13 SB 281 Clarifying Pinnacol Assurance as a Subdivision of the State Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
4/13 SB 273 Appropriation of Pinnacol Assurance Funds Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14)
2/01 SB 1 Public Employee Retirement Association Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10)
6/23 HB 5105 Minimum Wage Increase Veto Override Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
6/23 HB 5105 Minimum Wage Increase Veto Override Passed - House (102 - 39)
7/20 HB 6502 Concerning Standard Wage for Certain Workers Veto Override Passed - House (106 - 35)
5/05 HB 5105 Minimum Wage Increase Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11)
4/22 HB 5105 Minimum Wage Increase Bill Passed - House (106 - 45)
5/01 SB 217 Mandatory Sick Leave Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16)
3/01 HB 5684 State Contracting Bill Passed - House (76 - 61)
5/28 HB 6187 Requiring Paid Sick Leave Bill Passed - House (88 - 58)
6/19 SB 2001 Employment and Training Funds for Disadvantaged Workers Bill Passed - House (97 - 32)
6/01 HB 7032 State Job Retention Bill Passed - House (125 - 25)
5/31 Sub SB 847 Workers' Compensation Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
6/21 HB 5207 Criminal Background Checks for State Employees Veto Override Passed - Senate (31 - 5)
6/21 HB 5207 Criminal Background Checks for State Employees Veto Override Passed - House (120 - 19)
2/09 HB 6671 Appropriates Funding for School Lunches, Sustainable Aviation, Special Education, and More Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
5/31 SB 1 Establishes Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill Passed - House (79 - 69)
5/16 HB 5004 Increases the Minimum Wage to $15 Dollars Per Hour Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
3/01 HB 6516 Authorizes Tax Fairness for Remote Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7)
5/29 SB 387 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (89 - 53)
3/26 SB 32 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (87 - 54)
5/09 HB 5004 Increases the Minimum Wage to $15 Dollars Per Hour Bill Passed - House (85 - 59)
5/03 SB 228 Requires Employees Keep Healthcare Coverage after a Labor Dispute Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
5/02 HB 5460 Requires Raise for Home Care Employees Bill Passed - House (88 - 62)
4/14 SB 56 Prohibits Employers from Asking for an Applicant's Age or Date of Birth Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
5/22 SB 1 Establishes Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
4/13 HB 5444 Specifies Unfair Labor Practices Bill Passed - House (91 - 49)
2/25 HB 6516 Authorizes Tax Fairness for Remote Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - House (125 - 24)
6/06 HB 6930 Amends How Cost-of-Living Increases are Calculated Bill Passed - House (120 - 24)
5/03 HB 5312 Authorizes Day Care and Personal Care Workers to Join Unions Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 14)
4/13 HB 5444 Specifies Unfair Labor Practices Bill Passed - House (91 - 49)
5/23 SB 387 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
3/26 SB 32 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
4/25 HB 5274 Prohibits Employers from Discriminating Against Unemployed Applicants Bill Passed - House (81 - 55)
5/25 SB 913 Requires Paid Sick Leave Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 17)
4/20 HB 5312 Authorizes Day Care and Personal Care Workers to Join Unions Bill Passed - House (84 - 57)
5/01 SB 79 Prohibits Discrimination Against Unemployed Job Applicants Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5)
4/26 HB 5291 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (88 - 62)
6/28 HA 1 Employee Paycheck Consent Amendment Rejected - House (15 - 23)
6/15 HA 5 Minimum Wage Exception Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (16 - 24)
6/15 HA 5 Minimum Wage Exception Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (16 - 24)
6/29 SB 36 State Employee Collective Bargaining Bill Passed - House (26 - 10)
6/14 SB 36 State Employee Collective Bargaining Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
6/15 SB 62 Minimum Wage Increase Bill Passed - House (26 - 14)
6/15 SB 62 Minimum Wage Increase Bill Passed - House (26 - 14)
6/18 SB 280 Minimum Wage Increase for Tipped Employees Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 8)
6/30 HB 290 2009-2010 Budget Bill Passed - House (27 - 14)
1/30 SB 6 Increases the State Minimum Wage Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
6/26 HB 13 Prohibits Lawmakers from Becoming Lobbyists for 1 Year After Leaving Office Concurrence Vote Passed - House (33 - 7)
1/30 SB 6 Increases the State Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (27 - 14)
1/23 HB 2 Establishes Protections for Federal Workers During a Shutdown Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 6)
4/14 SB 1 Expands Family and Medical Leave Bill Passed - House (29 - 11)
6/21 SB 72 Establishes a Tax Credit for Dues-paying Union Members Bill Passed - House (26 - 12)
3/29 HB 399 Amends State Constitution to Provide Equal Rights Bill Passed - House (34 - 5)
5/18 SB 72 Establishes a Tax Credit for Dues-paying Union Members Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 3)
6/23 HB 100 Background Checks for Contractors on School Premises Bill Failed - Senate (10 - 5)
3/08 SB 1 Expands Family and Medical Leave Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 7)
3/18 SB 15 Increases the Minimum Wage to $15 Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 7)
1/28 SB 32 Prohibits Hair Discrimination Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
7/01 HB 290 2009-2010 Budget Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 4)
1/27 SB 211 Limits Use of Age-Related Questions on Job Applications Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5)
4/30 SB 21 Requires the Governor to Appoint Labor Union Representatives to a State Benefits Committee Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 8)
4/06 A 990269 Teacher Salary Increase Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (37 - 72)
5/01 HB 903 Capping Attorney Fees in Workers' Compensation Lawsuits Motion Agreed - Senate (22 - 16)
3/26 Amdt 677495 Amendments to Attorney Fee Cap in Workers Compensation Lawsuits Amendment Rejected - House (45 - 69)
4/29 Amdt 337171 Expanding Unemployment Benefits Eligibility Amendment Rejected - House (45 - 71)
3/31 HB 903 Capping Attorney Fees in Workers' Compensation Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (84 - 35)
3/11 SB 898 Requires Background Checks for Residence Workers Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
3/12 SB 664 Requires Government Agencies Use E-Verify Immigration Check for Employment Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 17)
5/02 HB 7009 Amends Teacher Evaluations and Charter School Provisions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 42)
5/08 HB 5007 Revises Florida Retirement System Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 13)
3/11 SB 664 Requires Government Agencies Use E-Verify Immigration Check for Employment Bill Passed - House (73 - 45)
5/01 HB 7009 Amends Teacher Evaluations and Charter School Provisions Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 7)
3/08 HB 433 Prohibits Any County's Ability to Create Their Own Rules and Regulations to Address Extreme Heat Bill Passed - House (74 - 36)
11/17 HB 3 Authorizes Exemption from Public Records Requirements for Employee Complaints Alleging Private Employer's Violation of COVID-19 Vaccination Policies or Practices Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
3/04 SB 520 Exempts University President Applicants from Public Records Requirements Bill Passed - House (86 - 26)
11/17 HB 5 Authorizes the Development of a Plan to Create a State Occupational Safety and Health Administration Agency Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 13)
11/17 HB 1 Prohibits Private Employers from Imposing COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 14)
4/27 HB 735 Prohibits Local Governments from Requiring a License for a Contractor or Journeyman Type Job Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 18)
3/04 HB 1197 Increases Requirements for Labor Unions Bill Passed - House (60 - 47)
2/10 SB 520 Exempts University President Applicants from Public Records Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 11)
4/09 SB 6 Education Law Amendments Bill Passed - House (64 - 55)
2/22 SB 1746 Establishes Employee Organization Assessments Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)

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