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On the recordJune 25, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26; 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 the first hour of debate be equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees, with the Republicans controlling the first half and the majority controlling the final half; that the Senate recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus meetings; further, that at 2:15 p.m. there be 6 hours 15 minutes of debate remaining postcloture on the motion to concur in the House message to accompany S. 3187, the FDA bill, with 2 hours under the control of Senator Harkin, 4 hours under the control of Senator Burr, and 15 minutes under the control of Senator Paul. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island
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Jun 25, 2012

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