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On the recordMarch 21, 2013
I move to reconsider the vote, and I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Ohio.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon
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govinfo.gov
Mar 21, 2013

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