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Sheldon Whitehouse: I ask unanimous consent that the joint resolutions be read a third time and passed en bloc, and the motions to…

On the recordJanuary 29, 2014
I ask unanimous consent that the joint resolutions be read a third time and passed en bloc, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The joint resolutions were ordered to be engrossed for a third reading, were read the third time, and passed, as follows: S.J. Res. 28 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Roger W. Sant of the District of Columbia, on October 24, 2013, is filled by the appointment of John Fahey of the District of Columbia. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on the date of enactment of this joint resolution. S.J. Res. 29 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Patricia Q.…
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island
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Jan 29, 2014

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