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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
The House of Representatives voted to pass S. 4077, a bill that designates a United States Postal Service facility in San Francisco, California, as the Dianne Feinstein Post Office. The vote was conducted under a suspension of the rules, a procedure typically used for non-controversial legislation that requires a two-thirds majority for passage. The measure passed with broad bipartisan support, receiving 348 votes in favor. This vote serves as a formal tribute to the late Senator Dianne Feinstein, who represented California in the U.S. Senate for over three decades and previously served as the Mayor of San Francisco. By passing this bill, Congress officially authorizes the renaming of the postal facility located at 180 Steuart Street to honor her long career in public service. The legislation saw unanimous support from Democrats and a significant majority of Republicans, though 39 Republicans voted against the measure. Because the bill had already been introduced in the Senate, this House approval moves the designation closer to becoming law. Following this successful vote, the bill will be sent to the President to be signed into law.