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On the recordMay 14, 2012
I suggest the absence of a quorum and ask unanimous consent that the remaining time between now and 5:30 be equally divided. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
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May 14, 2012

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