I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to consideration of S. Res. 229. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 229) recognizing the heroic efforts of firefighters to contain numerous wildfires that have affected thousands of people throughout the United States. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution.
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