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On the recordSeptember 13, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S.J. Res. 44. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the joint resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A joint resolution (S.J. Res. 44) granting the consent of Congress to the State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the joint resolution.
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Democratic · Illinois
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