I understand. This is something that I must put to a vote. We are in an emergency situation. We have been. This Congress' actions, where we are at the seventh month, makes it even more critical and more of the need. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Melancon). The question was taken; and the Acting Chairman announced that the noes appeared to have it.
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