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On the recordJune 8, 2011
Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. DeMINT. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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