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On the recordMarch 21, 2013
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to consideration of H. Con. Res. 19 which was received from the House and is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The assistant bill clerk read as follows: The concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 19) authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the concurrent resolution.
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