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On the recordMay 9, 2013
I now ask unanimous consent that at a time to be determined by me, in consultation with Senator McConnell, the Senate proceed to Calendar No. 91; that there be 3 hours of debate equally divided in the usual form; that upon the use or yielding back of time the Senate proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on the nomination; that 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 to the nomination; that any statements related to the nomination be printed in the Record; that President Obama be immediately notified of the Senate's action and the Senate then resume legislative session. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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May 9, 2013

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