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On the recordJuly 24, 2014
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 2 p.m. Monday, July 28; that following the prayer and the pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; that following any leader remarks the Senate proceed to executive session and resume the consideration of Calendar No. 929, with the time until 5:30 p.m. equally divided between the two leaders or their designees; that at 5:30 p.m. all postcloture time be deemed expired and the Senate proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination, and immediately upon disposition of the Harris nomination, the Senate execute the previous order with respect to Calendar Nos. 915, 916, 913, and 744. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Jul 24, 2014

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