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On the recordJanuary 25, 2011
Mr. President, I submit a resolution on behalf of myself and Senator Tom Udall to amend rule XIX and rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, and I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of the resolution. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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