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On the recordJuly 14, 2011
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that at 1:20 p.m., the Senate proceed to the consideration of H.R. 2055, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies appropriations bill; further that following the opening remarks of the two managers of the bill, Senator Sessions be recognized to raise a 303(c) Budget Act point of order; that Senator Johnson be recognized to waive the applicable portion of the Budget Act; that there be 4 hours of debate, equally divided, between Senators Johnson and Sessions or their designees prior to a vote on cloture on the motion to waive; provided further, that if cloture is invoked, the Senate immediately proceed to a vote on the motion to waive, with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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