Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that following the adoption of the motion to proceed to S. 1925, the Senate be in a period of debate only on the bill for the remainder of today's session; that when the Senate resumes consideration of the bill on Thursday, April 26, it be for debate only until 11:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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