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On the recordSeptember 18, 2019
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, the Senate proceed to legislative session to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 2740; further, that at 2:20 p.m., there be up to 20 minutes of debate equally divided between the chairman and ranking member; and that following the use or yielding back of that time, the Senate vote on the cloture motion on the motion to proceed to H.R. 2740, with the mandatory quorum call being waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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