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According to the Associated Press, the deal outlines a plan for the Senate to vote to confirm 13 more district court judges before the upper chamber adjourns in December.

From Salon • Nov. 22, 2024

Industry lobbyists are reportedly negotiating with lawmakers, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office toward a deal that would be unveiled in the last weeks before the Legislature adjourns on Sept. 14.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2023

The next two weeks could prove critical, before Parliament adjourns at the end of July for a long summer recess.

From New York Times • Jul. 16, 2023

Mr. McCarthy wants to pass the bill before Congress adjourns at the end of April.

From Washington Times • Apr. 19, 2023

As Coin adjourns the meeting, Haymitch asks her if he can speak to me privately.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins