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On the recordMarch 13, 2014
I ask unanimous consent that at 2:30 p.m. today, the Senate proceed to Executive Session to consider the following nomination: Calendar No. 686; that the Senate proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on the nomination; that the motion to reconsider be made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order; that any related statements be printed in the Record; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action and the Senate then resume legislative session; further, that there be 2 minutes of debate equally divided prior to each vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Mar 13, 2014

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