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On the recordNovember 1, 2011
I ask for the yeas and nays, Madam President. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

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