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Harry Reid: “Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 11 a.m., with the majority controlling the…”

On the recordJune 22, 2011
Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 11 a.m., with the majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S. 679, the Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act. We are working on an agreement to begin consideration of this bill and will notify Senators when votes are scheduled. Order of Procedure I would ask unanimous consent that the time not end at 11 a.m. on the majority and minority, that they each have a full half hour. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Jun 22, 2011

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