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On the recordApril 18, 2013
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that at a time to be determined by the majority leader in consultation with Republican leader, the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 60; that there be 30 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form; that upon the use or yielding back of the time the Senate proceed to vote, without intervening action or debate on the nomination; the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order to the nomination; that any statements related to the nomination be printed in the Record; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and the Senate then resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

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