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On the recordDecember 27, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9 a.m. on Friday, December 28, 2012; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; that following any leader remarks, the Senate resume consideration of H.R. 5949, the FISA bill, under the previous order; and that following the disposition of H.R. 5949, the Senate resume consideration of H.R. 1, the legislative vehicle for the emergency supplemental appropriations bill, under the previous order; and further, that the Senate recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. to allow for caucus meetings. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

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