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On the recordNovember 13, 2024
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that all postcloture time on the Huitema nomination be considered expired and that the Senate vote on confirmation of the Huitema nomination at a time to be determined by the majority leader in consultation with the Republican leader, and that the Senate resume consideration of the Fung nomination; finally, that the cloture motion on the Fung nomination ripen at 5:15 today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Brian Schatz
Democratic · Hawaii

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