I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 596. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 596) permitting the solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for the relief of victims of Superstorm Sandy. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution.
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