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On the recordMay 24, 2012
Mr. President, it is my understanding that we are ready to act on the Portman amendment No. 2146, as modified. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate on the amendment? If there is no further debate, the question is on the adoption of the amendment. The amendment (No. 2146), as modified, was agreed to.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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