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On the recordJune 29, 2016
further parliamentary inquiry. Mr. President, if my friend the majority leader were to be able to do what he has proposed, would the resolution of that matter, then, be a matter of debate before the body under the normal Senate of rules? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Yes, the motion to concur is debatable.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
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Jun 29, 2016

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