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Thomas R. Carper was mentioned in APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE on page S4409 covering the 2nd Session of the 117th Congress published on Aug. 23 in the Congressional Record.

The publication is reproduced in full below:

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will please read a communication to the Senate from the President pro tempore (Mr. Leahy).

The legislative clerk read the following letter:

U.S. Senate,

President pro tempore,

Washington, DC, August 23, 2022. To the Senate:

Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby appoint the Honorable Thomas R. Carper, a Senator from the State of Delaware, to perform the duties of the Chair.

Patrick J. Leahy,

President pro tempore.

Mr. CARPER thereupon assumed the Chair as Acting President pro tempore.

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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 138

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