On the recordMarch 27, 2012
I enter a motion to reconsider the vote on which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to Calendar No. 296, S. 1789. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The motion is entered. ____________________
I enter a motion to reconsider the vote on which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to Calendar No. 296, S. 1789. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The motion is entered. ____________________
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