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Heidi Alexander: I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Thursday, May 12…

On the recordMay 11, 2016
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Thursday, May 12; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; further, that following leader remarks, the Senate be in a period of morning business for 1 hour, equally divided, with Senators permitted to speak therein; further, that following morning business, the Senate resume consideration of H.R. 2028; finally, that all time during the adjournment and morning business count postcloture on the Alexander substitute amendment No. 3801. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Heidi Alexander
Labour Party
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May 11, 2016

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