On the recordDecember 13, 2014
We have been calling votes at the end of 20 minutes. It is my understanding that the rule calls for votes to be 15 minutes in length. The PRESIDING OFFICER. It is a 15-minute vote with a 5-minute grace period.
We have been calling votes at the end of 20 minutes. It is my understanding that the rule calls for votes to be 15 minutes in length. The PRESIDING OFFICER. It is a 15-minute vote with a 5-minute grace period.
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