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Tom Coburn: I inquire of the Chair, under the previous order, if the majority is not here, who assumes control of the time? The…

On the recordJuly 17, 2006
I inquire of the Chair, under the previous order, if the majority is not here, who assumes control of the time? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time is reserved for the majority to be recognized.
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Tom Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma

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