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Patrick Leahy: pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act, I move to waive all applicable sections of that act or any…

On the recordJuly 29, 2021
pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act, I move to waive all applicable sections of that act or any applicable budget points of order for purposes of the pending amendment. I ask unanimous consent to yield back all time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection to time being yielded back? Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
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Jul 29, 2021

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