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On the recordJuly 21, 2010
I ask unanimous consent that on Thursday, July 22, following the use or yielding back of time with respect to S. Res. 591, the Senate proceed to consideration of Calendar No. 470, H.J. Res. 83, a joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003; that all statutory time be yielded back except for 20 minutes, with that time equally divided and controlled between Senators Baucus and McConnell or their designees; that upon the use or yielding back of time, the joint resolution be read a third time and the Senate then proceed to a vote on passage of the joint resolution, with all other provisions of the statute remaining in effect; that upon disposition of the joint resolution, the Senate then resume S. Res. 591 and vote on adoption of the resolution, with the provisions of the order governing S. Res. 591 still in effect. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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