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On the recordMarch 13, 2013
I ask unanimous consent that the time until 5:30 p.m., for debate on the McCain amendment, be equally divided between Senators McCain and myself or our designees; that at 5:30 p.m. the Senate proceed to a vote in relation to the McCain amendment and that there be no amendments in order to the amendment prior to the vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Mar 13, 2013

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