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On the recordMarch 31, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 5, the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 16, H.R. 4; that the only amendment in order to the bill be an amendment to be offered by Senator Menendez; that there be up to 60 minutes of debate equally divided between the two leaders or their designees, prior to a vote in relation to the Menendez amendment; that the amendment not be divisible and no amendments be in order to the amendment prior to the vote; that upon disposition of the amendment, the bill be read a third time and the Senate proceed to a vote on passage of the bill, as amended, if amended; that the amendment and the bill be subject to a 60-vote threshold; that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Mar 31, 2011

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