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On the recordFebruary 14, 2006
discussions have proceeded since this morning on the point of order and the motion to waive the point of order, and we have come to an agreement whereby we will have a vote sometime around 6 o'clock tonight. I ask unanimous consent that there now be 3 hours for debate in relation to the motion to waive prior to a vote on the motion, with the time divided as follows: 40 minutes for Senator Specter, 40 minutes for Senator Leahy, 40 minutes for Senator Ensign, 40 minutes for Senator Durbin; provided further that if the point of order is sustained, the two filed cloture motions are vitiated. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
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William H. Frist
Tennessee
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