On the recordApril 25, 2012
I move to reconsider the vote and to lay that motion on the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 2073, as Modified
I move to reconsider the vote and to lay that motion on the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 2073, as Modified
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