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On the recordMay 2, 2022
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and morning business be closed; that upon the conclusion of morning business, the Senate proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the Frost nomination, postcloture; further, that all postcloture time on the Frost nomination be considered expired at 11:45 a.m.; that the Senate recess following the cloture vote on the Bhargava nomination, until 2:15 p.m., to allow for the weekly caucus meetings; further, that if cloture is invoked on the Bhargava nomination, all time be considered expired at 2:30 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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Sherrod Brown
Democratic · Ohio

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