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On the recordMay 16, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that at 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, the majority leader be recognized to move to proceed to Calendar No. 42, S. 940, the Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act, and Calendar No. 43, S. 953, the Offshore Production Safety Act; that there be up to 4 hours of debate prior to a vote on the motion to proceed to S. 940; that the vote on the motion to proceed be subject to a 60-vote threshold; that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid on the table, with no intervening action or debate; further, that at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18, the Senate resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Calendar No. 43, S. 953; that there be up to 4 hours of debate prior to a vote on the motion to proceed to the bill; that the vote on the motion to proceed be subject to a 60-vote threshold; that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid on the table, with no intervening action or debate; and finally, in addition to what I just asked, that if a motion to proceed contained in this agreement does not achieve 60 votes, the motion is withdrawn. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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May 16, 2011

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