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On the recordMay 18, 2010
Mr. President, we are trying to have more votes, but we will have to see if we do. We will have this vote. I think it is fair to say it may be difficult to have more votes tonight. We are going to work--we are scheduled to have the vote an hour after we come in. I will work with the Republican leader to find out exactly what time we need that to be. I know there are some problems with attendance. We will have it at either 10 o'clock or 11 o'clock, whatever is convenient for everyone. We may be able to dispose of some amendments, even in the morning.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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