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On the recordNovember 18, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendments Nos. 1239, 1256, 1257, and 1258 En Bloc
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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