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On the recordFebruary 4, 2013
I am going to have to get used to the President pro tempore presiding over the Senate. That is not the script we have followed for quite a few years. I am very happy to see him here, as usual. Following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5 p.m. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S. 47, the Violence Against Women Act. At 5:30, the Senate will vote on the motion to proceed to the bill. ____________________
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Feb 4, 2013

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