On the recordJune 9, 2016
I suggest the absence of a quorum and ask that the time be divided equally between the majority and minority. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time is not generally divided.
I suggest the absence of a quorum and ask that the time be divided equally between the majority and minority. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time is not generally divided.
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