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On the recordSeptember 9, 2015
Mr. President, as has been said, the time is equally divided. Obviously, Republicans have spent a great deal of time on the floor. The order, just for people on our side who are coming and going on our side--we know the next speaker is Senator Feinstein, but it was a preagreed order of Hatch, Cornyn, Barrasso, and Gardner. It is my understanding that we may only have about 15 to 20 minutes of time left on our side until 5 o'clock. I just say that for the convenience of Members. Will the Presiding Officer tell us exactly how much time we have on our side? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Republicans have approximately 10\1/2\ minutes remaining.
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Bob Corker
Republican · Tennessee

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