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On the recordSeptember 25, 2012
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise for the purpose of a parliamentary inquiry to inquire as to whether it is not the case that during these pro forma sessions legislation may be considered by unanimous consent. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman has put forward a hypothetical upon which the Chair cannot opine.
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana

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