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On the recordFebruary 6, 2017
just to make sure I understand that clearly, if we are considering a nominee who happens to be a Senator and we state factual elements of their background, for example, the conviction of a crime that is inappropriate conduct in the past, stating the factual record about an individual would be considered in violation of rule XIX? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Each of these cases will be decided by the Presiding Officer in the context at that time.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon
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Feb 6, 2017

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