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On the recordMay 6, 2013
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 20 minutes prior to the vote, which is scheduled at 5:30, in relation to amendment No. 741 be equally divided between the proponents and opponents, with proponents controlling the final 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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