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Bundesrat

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Bundesrat 

in the Federal Republic of Germany, a representative body of the Länder. It is composed of 41 representatives of the governments of the Länder (between three and five representatives appointed by the government of each Land, depending on the population) and representatives of West Berlin, who have a consultative vote.
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