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On the recordJune 21, 2016
Isn't it true that the majority can schedule a vote on the no-fly, no buy bill right now? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair will not entertain any inquiry that does not relate in a practical sense to the pending proceedings.
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Jim Clyburn
Democratic · South Carolina
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Jun 21, 2016

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