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On the recordJune 5, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Con. Res. 45, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The assistant bill clerk read as follows: A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 45) authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the Montford Point Marines. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the concurrent resolution.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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