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On the recordApril 18, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Bennet). Without objection, it is so ordered. Surface Transportation Act
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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