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On the recordNovember 18, 2024
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate complete its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and morning business be closed; that following the conclusion of morning business, the Senate proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the Kasubhai nomination; further, that the cloture motion with respect to the Kasubhai nomination ripen at 11:30 a.m.; that following the cloture vote, the Senate recess until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus meetings; further, that if cloture is invoked on the Kasubhai nomination, all time be considered expired at 2:15 p.m.; finally, that if any nominations are confirmed during Tuesday's session, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York
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Nov 18, 2024

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