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On the recordApril 8, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that on Tuesday April 12, 2011, at 11 a.m, the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations: Calendar Nos. 45 and 46; that there be 1 hour for debate equally divided in the usual form; that upon the use or yielding back of time, Calendar No. 45 be confirmed, and the Senate proceed to vote, without intervening action or debate, on Calendar No. 46; the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order to any of the nominations; that any statements be printed in the Record; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and the Senate then resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Apr 8, 2011

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