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On the recordFebruary 23, 2016
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 24; 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, and notwithstanding the provisions of rule XXII, the Senate resume consideration of the Califf nomination postcloture; further, that at 11 a.m., the Senate vote on confirmation of the Califf nomination; further, that if confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, the President be notified of the Senate's action, and upon disposition of the nomination, the Senate then resume legislative session with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Steve Daines
Republican · Montana

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