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On the recordJune 13, 2018
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Thursday, June 14; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and morning business be closed. Finally, I ask that following leader remarks, the Senate resume consideration of H.R. 5515, with the time until the cloture vote equally divided between the two managers or their designees. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Joni Ernst
Republican · Iowa
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Jun 13, 2018

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