I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 619) was agreed to, as follows: S. Res. 619 Resolved, That Patrick J. Leahy, a Senator from the State of Vermont, be, and he is hereby, elected President of the Senate pro tempore. ____________________
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