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On the recordMay 24, 2012
I think that accommodation was to allow the Senator from Louisiana for 7 minutes, and I would ask for 5 minutes before the votes begin. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the Senator from Louisiana will be given 7 minutes and the assistant majority leader will be given 5 minutes and the vote will begin at 12:05. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The assistant majority leader. Amendment No. 2127
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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May 24, 2012

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