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On the recordDecember 1, 2011
if we have this consent agreement that I am going to ask in just a second, we will have four votes remaining for the evening, and that would be all. We will be in session tomorrow. We have some things we need to do procedurally, but there shouldn't be any votes tomorrow. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that upon disposition of S. 1867, the Defense authorization bill, the Senate proceed to vote on the Reid of Nevada motion to proceed to Calendar No. 238, S. 1917; that there be 2 minutes equally divided between the two leaders or their designees prior to the vote; that upon disposition of the Reid motion to proceed, it be in order for the Republican leader or his designee to move to proceed to Calendar No. 244, S. 1931; that there be 2 minutes of debate equally divided between the two leaders or their designees prior to the vote; that both motions to proceed be subject to a 60 affirmative-vote threshold; finally, that the cloture motion relative to the motion to proceed to S. 1917 be vitiated. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 1209 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there will be 2 minutes of debate equally divided prior to a vote on amendment No. 1209 offered by the Senator from Florida, Mr. Nelson. The Senator from Florida.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Dec 1, 2011

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