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John Cornyn: I ask unanimous consent to call up amendment No. 186 and ask for its immediate consideration, and I ask unanimous…

On the recordMarch 16, 2011
I ask unanimous consent to call up amendment No. 186 and ask for its immediate consideration, and I ask unanimous consent that any pending amendments be set aside. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Texas [Mr. Cornyn] proposes an amendment numbered 186.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas
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Mar 16, 2011

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