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On the recordFebruary 6, 2017
In the opinion of the Chair, would one Senator calling another Senator a liar during debate on the floor of the Senate be a violation of rule XIX? The PRESIDING OFFICER. In the opinion of the Chair, it would.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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