I move to reconsider the vote and to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 866 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. 866, offered by the Senator from Oregon, Mr. Merkley.
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