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On the recordJanuary 26, 2010
I ask unanimous consent when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and at 8:30 p.m. the Senate proceed as a body to the Hall of the House to hear an address from the President of the United States; that upon conclusion of the Joint Session, the Senate adjourn until 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 28; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and the Senate resume consideration of H.J. Res. 45, the debt limit, as provided for under the previous order; further, I ask that when the Senate resumes consideration of H.J. Res. 45, there be 1 hour for debate equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees, with Senator Sanders controlling 15 minutes of majority time prior to the first vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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