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On the recordNovember 14, 2022
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, at a time to be determined by the majority leader following consultation with the Republican leader, the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 523, S.J. Res. 63; that there be 30 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form; and that upon use or yielding back of time, the joint resolution be considered read a third time and the Senate vote on passage of the joint resolution without further intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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