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Rand Paul: “In accordance with rule V of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby give notice in writing that it is my intention…”

On the recordMay 25, 2011
In accordance with rule V of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby give notice in writing that it is my intention to move to suspend rule XXII, including germaneness requirements, for the purpose of proposing and considering amendment No. 367 on the House message to S. 990.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky
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May 25, 2011

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