Richard Blumenthal said "I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Background Checks" @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordNovember 16, 2017

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Background Checks

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Richard Blumenthal

Democratic · Connecticut

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Nov 16, 2017

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