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On the recordMarch 22, 2013
I respectfully ask the Parliamentarian if the official Senate decibel meter indicates that the ruling by the distinguished Parliamentarian that the count--or that the vote was not accurate on the last vote. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, the noes had it.
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