I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 87, S. 793. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 793) to support revitalization and reform of the Organization of American States, and for other purposes. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill.
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