Mr. President, pending what the House does, there will be some unanimous consent requests offered on both sides as I understand. But everyone should be aware of that later this evening maybe. I do not have anyone here to speak on the DeMint amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from South Carolina has asked for the yeas and nays. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be. If there is no further debate, the question is on agreeing to the DeMint motion to suspend the rules. The clerk will call the roll.
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