I ask unanimous consent that at 2:15 today the Senate proceed to executive session and begin consideration of Executive Calendar No. 61, the nomination of Edward Chen of California to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of California under the previous order. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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