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On the recordJanuary 31, 2024
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to consideration of S. Res. 539, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 539) supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States and celebrating the 50th annual National Catholic Schools Week. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution.
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