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On the recordOctober 24, 2023
I now ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 25; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and morning business be closed; that upon the conclusion of morning business, notwithstanding rule XXII, the Senate resume consideration of Calendar No. 198, H.R. 4366, as provided under the order of October 24; further, that at 11:30 a.m., the Senate proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the Looman nomination and that all postcloture time be considered expired; that upon disposition of the Looman nomination, the Senate resume legislative session; finally, that if the nomination is confirmed during Wednesday's session, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's actions. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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