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On the recordJune 21, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at 11:30 a.m., the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nomination: Calendar No. 652; that there be 30 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form; that upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on the nomination; that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions to be in order; that any related statements be printed in the Record; and that President Obama be immediately notified of the Senate's action and the Senate then resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Jun 21, 2012

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