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“SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS” mentioning Patrick J. Leahy was published in the Senate section on pages S72-S73 on Jan. 20.
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The publication is reproduced in full below:
SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS
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SENATE RESOLUTION 6--TO ELECT PATRICK J. LEAHY, A SENATOR FROM THE
STATE OF VERMONT, TO BE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE OF THE
UNITED STATES
Mr. SCHUMER submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:
S. Res. 6
Resolved, That Patrick J. Leahy, a Senator from the State of Vermont, be, and he is hereby, elected as President of the Senate pro tempore.
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