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On the recordMay 6, 2013
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the cloture motion with respect to the motion to proceed to Calendar No. 44, S. 601, be withdrawn; further, that at 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, the motion to proceed to S. 601 be agreed to and the Senate begin consideration of the bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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