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On the recordSeptember 7, 2017
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, the vote on the motion to invoke cloture occur at 1:45 p.m.; further, that the time until 1:45 p.m. be for debate only; finally, that if cloture is invoked, the McConnell amendment No. 809 be withdrawn and all postcloture time be expired and the Senate vote on the motion to concur in the House amendment with further amendment. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Oregon.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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