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On the recordJune 5, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 6, 2012; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and the majority leader be recognized; that following the remarks of the majority leader and those of the Republican leader, the next hour be equally divided and controlled between the two leaders, with the Republicans controlling the first half and the majority controlling the final half. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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