Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that all postcloture time on the Almadani nomination be considered expired and that a confirmation vote be at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, November 9. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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