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On the recordNovember 29, 2012
Mr. President, I believe Senator Portman may be ready with an amendment that has been cleared and, I believe, can be voice-voted. I am wondering if my friend from Ohio could confirm my understanding that he is ready to proceed and that he is willing to take a voice vote on this amendment?
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Mike Levin
Democratic · California

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