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On the recordMay 18, 2016
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Thursday, May 19; 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 then resume consideration of H.R. 2577, with the time until 11:15 a.m. equally divided between the managers or their designees. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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