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Treaty Doc. 112-7 - The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - Key Vote
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Treaty - Treaty Ratification Failed (Senate) (61-38) - Dec. 4, 2012 (Key vote)
Title: The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Treaty - Introduced (Senate) - May 17, 2012
Title: The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities