I have an amendment to the instructions at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 3803 to the instructions to the motion to commit S. 2199. The amendment is as follows: In the amendment, strike ``7 months'' and insert ``8 months.''
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