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On the recordMay 17, 2021
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 217, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 217) designating the week of May 16 through May 22, 2021, as ``National Public Works Week''. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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