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On the recordApril 27, 2017
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mr. Merkley pertaining to the introduction of S. 987 are printed in today's Record under ``Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions.'')
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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