The bill passed in a 211-199 mostly party-line vote. “This bill doesn’t fix anything,” said Rep. Nydia Velázquez, D-N.Y., the ranking member of the Small Business panel, during floor debate.

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He said he thought “pretty seriously” about accepting that position but ultimately got a call about the job at the Small Business Administration. Zaun said it felt like a full-circle moment.