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Floor SpeechNeutral2026-05-11

PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR

Jeff Merkley
Jeff Merkley
DOR · Senator
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On 2026-05-11, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) delivered a floor speech titled "PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR" in the Senate.

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PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2204] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to grant floor privileges for my interns on their shadow days, on the following dates: Violet Sheehan on May 13, 2026; Jack Schallich on May 20; Nensi Hayotsyan on June 2; Joseph Novak on June 3; and Aurelia Leowinata on June 10. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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