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On the recordSeptember 28, 2016
Mr. President, I would ask my friend before he leaves that the Senator modify his request: that following a vote on confirmation of the nomination of Merrick Garland to be a Justice of the United States Supreme Court, the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of his matter. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Will the Senator modify his request?
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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