[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 149 (Thursday, October 6, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S6351]
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UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--H.R. 3080, H.R. 3079, H.R. 3078
Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding not having
received the following bills from the House: H.R. 3080, H.R. 3079, H.R.
3078, the Senate proceed to their consideration en bloc at a time to be
determined by the majority leader after consultation with the
Republican leader; that there be up to 12 hours of debate equally
divided between the two leaders or their designees; that upon the use
or yielding back of that time and the receipt of the papers from the
House, the Senate proceed to votes on passage of the bills in the order
listed above; finally, that there be no amendments, points of order, or
motions in order to any of the bills other than budget points of order
and the applicable motions to waive.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that this agreement
be modified to ensure that Senator Baucus has 20 minutes, that Senator
Brown of Ohio has 1 hour, and that Senator Sanders has 1 hour.
If the Republicans wish additional time, they can request that.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. REID. Mr. President, so that everyone understands, there was some
discussion in my caucus on Tuesday, and I have spoken with the House. I
have been given a guarantee from the Speaker that the trade adjustment
assistance bill will pass there next week.
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