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On the recordJune 4, 2015
Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. 299 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' Amendment Offered by Ms. Esty The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. Esty) on which further proceedings were postponed and on which the noes prevailed by voice vote. The Clerk will redesignate the amendment. The Clerk redesignated the amendment. Recorded Vote The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote has been demanded. A recorded vote was ordered. The Acting CHAIR. Members are reminded that the 2-minute voting limit will be strictly enforced. This is a 2-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and a result was announced. The vote was subsequently vacated by order of the Committee, and the amendment was disposed of by rollcall No. 308. Personal Explanation
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