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On the recordSeptember 6, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 257 submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 257) relative to the death of the Honorable Mark O. Hatfield, former United States Senator for the State of Oregon. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Sep 6, 2011

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