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On the recordJuly 24, 2014
I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, following the cloture vote on Executive Calendar No. 777, Disbrow, the Senate consider and vote on calendar No. 919, Mendez; No. 920, Rogoff; and No. 921, Andrews; further, that at a time to be determined by me, in consultation with Senator McConnell, on Monday, July 28, the Senate consider Calendar Nos. 915, Kaye; 916, Kaye; 913, Mohorovic; and 744 McKeon; that there be 2 minutes for debate equally divided between the two leaders or their designees prior to each vote; that upon the use or yielding back of time the Senate proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on the nominations; further, if any nomination is confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order to the nominations; that any statements related to the nominations be printed in the Record; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Jul 24, 2014

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