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On the recordAugust 1, 2013
I believe we should act quickly on a number of judicial vacancies. Eleven of the twelve circuit and district nominees currently pending before the Senate were reported by voice vote. All Democrats, all Republicans on the Judiciary Committee voted together. There is no reason why we couldn't consider all 12 today, along with Mr. Chen. If we work together, then we can fulfill the needs of the Federal judiciary. Madam President, have the yeas and nays been ordered? The PRESIDING OFFICER. They have not.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
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Aug 1, 2013

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