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On the recordNovember 7, 2011
I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 313, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 313) congratulating the University of Washington on its sesquicentennial and recognizing the contributions of the University of Washington to the State of Washington and the United States. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon
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Nov 7, 2011

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