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Ben Sasse: I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of H. Con. Res. 109, which is at the desk. The…

On the recordFebruary 4, 2016
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of H. Con. Res. 109, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 109) authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the foot soldiers who participated in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the concurrent resolution.
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Ben Sasse
Republican · Nebraska
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Feb 4, 2016

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