I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to immediate consideration of H.R. 5722, which was received from the House and is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 5722) to establish the John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill.
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