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On the recordMarch 7, 2013
I ask unanimous consent that on Monday, March 11, 2013, at 5 p.m., the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations: Calendar Nos. 9 and 17; that there be 30 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form; that upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate proceed to vote, without intervening action or debate, on the nominations in the order listed; that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order; that any related statements be printed in the Record; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action; and that the Senate then resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island
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Mar 7, 2013

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