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Ed Markey: “If I may inquire, I do not think that that objection was, in fact, made in a timely fashion, Mr. Chairman. The Acting…”

On the recordSeptember 20, 2012
If I may inquire, I do not think that that objection was, in fact, made in a timely fashion, Mr. Chairman. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Michigan was on his feet seeking recognition in a timely manner. A recorded vote is requested. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Massachusetts will be postponed. Amendment No. 6 Offered by Mr. Benishek The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 6 printed in House Report 112-680.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts
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Sep 20, 2012

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