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On the recordMarch 20, 2013
I believe we can agree to this amendment with a voice vote, so I ask unanimous consent that the 60-vote threshold be waived for the amendment. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. Is there further debate? If not, the question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 70) was agreed to.
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Barbara Mikulski
Democratic · Maryland
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Mar 20, 2013

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