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On the recordJune 27, 2013
I now ask unanimous consent that on Monday, July 8 of this year, at 5 p.m., the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 90, which is a nomination; that there be 30 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form; that upon the use or yielding back of that time, the Senate proceed to vote with no intervening action or debate on the nomination; the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order; that any related statements be printed in the Record; that the President 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 27, 2013

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