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On the recordJuly 14, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 553
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Tom Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma

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