On the recordJuly 21, 2014
I now move to proceed to S. 2569. Is that pending? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct; the motion is pending. Cloture Motion
I now move to proceed to S. 2569. Is that pending? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct; the motion is pending. Cloture Motion
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