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Orders for Thursday, August 6, 2026

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John Thune

Republican
“I want to set the Senate's schedule for Thursday. I want the Senate to work on confirming the President's nominees. And if we confirm any nominations, I want the motions to reconsider to be made and laid on the table, and the President to be immediately notified. I don't want any delays or objections.”
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