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On the recordMarch 21, 2012
at this point I wish to make a unanimous consent request relative to this bill that would open the Supreme Court proceedings to be televised. I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 319, S. 1945, a bill to permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings; that the bill be read a third time and passed; and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Mar 21, 2012

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