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On the recordMay 9, 2018
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Ernst). Without objection, it is so ordered. Under the previous order, all postcloture time has expired. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Engelhardt nomination?
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Brian Schatz
Democratic · Hawaii

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