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On the recordMarch 21, 2013
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2013; that following the prayer and the pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; and that the Senate resume consideration of S. Con. Res. 8, the budget resolution, under the previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Democratic · Oregon
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