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On the recordDecember 9, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the cloture vote occur on Monday, December 13, at 3 p.m., with the mandatory quorum being waived. Before the Chair rules on this, there are some people who need the ability--anyway, there is no need to go into detail, but for those people who can't get here on time, if people can't get back until 5:30, it would be our normal vote. We are not going to cut anyone off at an unreasonable time. There will be plenty of time for people to vote, within reason. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Vermont.
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