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On the recordJanuary 29, 2014
I ask unanimous consent that the Rules Committee be discharged from further consideration of S.J. Res. 28 and S.J. Res. 29, and the Senate proceed to their consideration en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the committee is discharged and the measures will be considered en bloc.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island
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Jan 29, 2014

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