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Jerry Lewis: further, I look forward to working with both the gentlemen and am anxious to do everything we can to make this thing…

On the recordMarch 16, 2006
further, I look forward to working with both the gentlemen and am anxious to do everything we can to make this thing work as we deliver aid and support to the people in and around New Orleans. The Acting CHAIRMAN. Are there any further amendments? Sequential Votes Postponed in Committee of the Whole The Acting CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause 6 of Rule XVIII, proceedings will now resume on those amendments on which further proceedings were postponed, in the following order: Amendment by Mr. Waxman of California. The first amendment by Ms. Velazquez of New York. The second amendment by Ms. Velazquez of New York. Amendment by Ms. Lee of California. Under the previous order of the House of today, the Chair will reduce to 2 minutes the time for any electronic vote after the first vote in this series. Amendment Offered by Mr. Waxman The Acting CHAIRMAN. The pending business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Waxman) on which further proceedings were postponed and on which the noes prevailed by voice vote. The Clerk will redesignate the amendment. The Clerk redesignated the amendment. Recorded Vote The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has been demanded. A recorded vote was ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 193, noes 225, not voting 14, as follows: [Roll No.…
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