I now ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to Calendar No. 218, S. 1759. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1759) to facilitate the hosting in the United States of the 34th America's Cup by authorizing certain eligible vessels to participate in activities related to the competition. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill.
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