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On the recordJune 6, 2016
Madam President, in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I object to further proceedings. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bill will be placed on the calendar. ____________________
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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