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On the recordJune 18, 2014
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate insist on its amendment, agree to the request for a conference with the House, and authorize the Chair to appoint conferees with a ratio of eight Democrats and six Republicans, with all of the above occurring with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Presiding Officer appointed Mr. Sanders, Mr. Rockefeller, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Brown, Mr. Tester, Mr. Begich, Mr. Blumenthal, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Burr, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Johanns, Mr. McCain, Mr. Coburn, and Mr. Rubio as conferees on the part of the Senate.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Jun 18, 2014

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