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On the recordDecember 19, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Casey). Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island
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govinfo.gov
Dec 19, 2012

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