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Harry Reid: “Following my remarks and those of the Republican leader, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed…”

On the recordMay 14, 2014
Following my remarks and those of the Republican leader, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 3474. At 11:15 a.m. there will be up to five rollcall votes in relation to several nominations. Following those votes the time until 5:15 p.m. will be equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees. At 5:15 p.m. there will be another series of rollcall votes on confirmation of three district judges and on adoption of the motion to proceed to the tax extenders legislative vehicle. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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May 14, 2014

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