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On the recordMay 25, 2011
Mr. President, at the end of this day, it is a pleasure for me to ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, May 26; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; that following any leader remarks, the Senate resume consideration of the motion to concur in the House message to accompany S. 990, the legislative vehicle for the PATRIOT Act extension, with the time until 10 a.m. equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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