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On the recordSeptember 9, 2013
Mr. President, there is an order outstanding. I ask unanimous consent that the order until 5 o'clock today be modified on the motion to proceed, with the other aspects of the order remaining in place. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Reservation of Leader Time The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the leadership time is reserved. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the Senate will be in a period of debate on the motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 21 until 5 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The Senator from Indiana.
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