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On the recordFebruary 2, 2016
Mr. President, I understand that we have an agreement to voice vote the Durbin amendment. Therefore, I ask unanimous consent that the 60-vote threshold with respect to the Durbin amendment No. 3095 be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. Is there any further debate on the amendment? Hearing none, the question occurs on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 3095) was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Rhode Island. Amendment No. 3125 to Amendment No. 2953
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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