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On the recordJuly 21, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9 o'clock a.m. on Friday, July 22; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; that following any leader remarks, the Senate resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 2560, the Cut, Cap, and Balance Act, with the time until 10 o'clock a.m. equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees; further, that at 10 o'clock a.m., the majority leader be recognized. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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