Mr. President, pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 2, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, on behalf of myself and Senator Inhofe, I ask unanimous consent that a copy of the committee rules governing the procedure of the Committee on Armed Services be printed in the Record. These Rules were adopted by committee by voice vote on February 11, 2021. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: United States Senate Committee on Armed Services Rules of Procedure, 117th Congress 1. Regular Meeting Day--The Committee shall meet at least once a month when Congress is in session. The regular meeting days of the Committee shall be Tuesday and Thursday, unless the Chairman, after consultation with the Ranking Minority Member, directs otherwise. 2. Additional Meetings--The Chairman, after consultation with the Ranking Minority Member, may call such additional meetings as he deems necessary. 3. Special Meetings--Special meetings of the Committee may be called by a majority of the members of the Committee in accordance with paragraph 3 of Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate. 4.…
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