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On the recordFebruary 2, 2012
I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 1491 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there will now be 2 minutes of debate, equally divided, prior to a vote in relation to amendment No. 1491, as modified, offered by the Senator from Alabama, Mr. Shelby. The Senator from Maine.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine
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Feb 2, 2012

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