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On the recordFebruary 26, 2015
If ours is the position of the underlying bill, and they are trying to amend it, who has the right to close? The Acting CHAIR. A member of the committee controlling time in true opposition would have the right to close.
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Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia
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Feb 26, 2015

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