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Bob Menendez: If I may ask the Presiding Officer a parliamentary question: If we were to proceed to the Senator's unanimous consent…

On the recordMay 2, 2006
If I may ask the Presiding Officer a parliamentary question: If we were to proceed to the Senator's unanimous consent request, would that obviate the ability to offer an amendment during that time period? The PRESIDING OFFICER. It would.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

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