Jeff Merkley said "I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Tillis). Without objection, it is so ordered. We the People" @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 22, 2017

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Tillis). Without objection, it is so ordered. We the People

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Jeff Merkley

Democratic · Oregon

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Mar 22, 2017

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