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Bernie Sanders: I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, the vote on confirmation of the Calabretta nomination occur at…

On the recordFebruary 15, 2023
I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, the vote on confirmation of the Calabretta nomination occur at 11 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, February 16; that the cloture vote on the Martinez-Lopez nomination occur following disposition of the Reyes nomination; and if cloture is invoked on the Martinez-Lopez nomination, the confirmation vote occur following disposition of the Calabretta nomination; further, that the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Kahn nomination be at 1:45 p.m.; finally, that following my remarks and the remarks of Senator Barrasso, the Senate stand in recess until 4 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont
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Feb 15, 2023

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