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On the recordJune 6, 2012
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent the Senate adjourn under the previous order, following the remarks of Senator Sessions. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island
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Jun 6, 2012

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