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On the recordSeptember 8, 2011
I do ask now for the yeas and nays on my motion. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Sep 8, 2011

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