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On the recordMay 7, 2014
Parliamentary inquiry, Mr. President. Is it correct that no Senator is permitted to offer an amendment to this bill while the majority leader's amendments and motions are pending? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct that at present there is no place for another amendment on the Senate's amendment tree.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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