Mentioned bill? Not during date (6)

I believe the answer is:

voiced

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'mentioned' is the definition.
(voice can mean to mention or express)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for voiced that I've seen before include "Sounded, uttered" , "Said aloud" , "Gave expression to, spoke" , "Uttered, expressed" , "Expressed in speech" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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