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S.Res.317 / 110th Congress

A resolution to constitute the minority party's membership on the Committee on Veterans' Affairs for the remainder of the 110th Congress or until their successors are chosen.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11459; text as passed Senate: CR S11459; text of measure as introduced: CR S11418)

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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Sep 11, 2007

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Makes Minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs for the 110th Congress.

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Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] · R–KY

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      1. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11459; text as passed Senate: CR S11459; text of measure as introduced: CR S11418)

      2. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11459; text as passed Senate: CR S11459; text of measure as introduced: CR S11418)

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