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On the recordJanuary 12, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I send to the desk a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 999 Resolved, That the Clerk of the House inform the Senate that a quorum of the House is present and that the House is ready to proceed with business. The resolution was agreed to. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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