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On the recordDecember 6, 2017
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Thursday, December 7; further, 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, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each until 11 a.m.; I further ask that at 11 a.m., Senator Strange be recognized for up to 30 minutes; finally, that at 11:45 a.m., the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the Balash nomination as under the previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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