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On the recordJuly 9, 2015
if I could have the attention of Senators, I ask unanimous consent that the order relating to the Warren amendment be vitiated and the amendment remain pending while Senator Murray and I work with Senator Warren on the language in the bill. So we won't be voting on the Warren amendment today, but it will remain pending. That leaves votes on two amendments: Senator Brown's amendment and Senator Toomey's amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 2099 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there will be 2 minutes of debate equally divided prior to a vote in relation to amendment No. 2099, offered by the Senator from Washington, Mrs. Murray, for Mr. Brown. The Senator from Washington.
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Heidi Alexander
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