I have an amendment to the instructions, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 2658 to the instructions of the motion to refer H.R. 3547. The amendment is as follows: In the amendment, strike ``3 days'' and insert ``4 days''.
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