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Orders for Thursday, September 10, 2026, Through Monday, September 14, 2026

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John Thune

Republican
“I want the Senate to take a break until Monday. Then we will have some time for speeches. We will vote on a nomination later that day. We will vote on a bill on Tuesday.”
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