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On the recordNovember 14, 2019
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that unless there is objection, the 1:45 p.m. vote be held now. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. All postcloture time is expired. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Menashi nomination?
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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