Is a unanimous consent request necessary for action just taken by the Senator from South Dakota? The PRESIDING OFFICER. A unanimous consent was previously granted for two motions to table. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk called the roll.
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