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On the recordMay 17, 2016
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 18; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; further, that following leader remarks, the Senate be in a period of morning business for 1 hour, with Senators permitted to speak therein, and with the majority controlling the first half and the Democrats controlling the final half; that following morning business, the Senate then resume consideration of H.R. 2577; finally, that all time during the adjournment and morning business count postcloture on the Blunt-Murray amendment No. 3900. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine
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May 17, 2016

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