We are operating under some time pressures because there are Senators who have other commitments. We wanted to call the vote at 2 o'clock. It is 2:01 now. I believe the unanimous consent request has been made that the votes start immediately and that the subsequent votes be 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. That is correct.
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