Bob Bennett - Senator for the State of Utah

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Please contact Senator Bennett’s Washington D.C. office to obtain a Senate gallery pass. Please be advised that the Senate gallery is only open when the U.S. Senate is in session.

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Please contact Senator Bennett’s Washington D.C. office to obtain a House gallery pass. Please be advised that the House gallery is open Monday through Friday.