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Steny Hoyer: Reclaiming my time, would I be correct in advising my colleagues that the probability is, and that the plan is, as it…

On the recordMarch 30, 2006
Reclaiming my time, would I be correct in advising my colleagues that the probability is, and that the plan is, as it has been in years past, to allow such substitutes that are offered: the Black Caucus usually has a substitute, the Progressive Caucus has a substitute, Mr. Spratt obviously we think will have a substitute. I don't know if there are others. In the past, of course, they have been made in order. Is it your expectation we would follow that same practice? I yield to my friend.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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