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On the recordOctober 19, 2023
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess until 5 p.m. There being no objection, the Senate, at 3:05 p.m., recessed until 5 p.m. and reassembled when called to order by the Presiding Officer (Mr. Fetterman). ____________________
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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