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On the recordJune 12, 2018
Mr. President, I believe the amendment is pending. I yield the floor and suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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