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On the recordFebruary 9, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that today, February 9, at 1:30 p.m., the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 407; that there be 30 minutes divided in the usual form; that upon the use or yielding back of time the Senate proceed to vote with no intervening action or debate on Calendar No. 407; 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; and that any statements related to this matter be printed in the Record; that President Obama be immediately notified of the Senate's action; and the Senate proceed then to legislative session and the cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S. 1813, under the previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Iowa.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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govinfo.gov
Feb 9, 2012

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