That is a consent that we will be happy to have a vote if it is a simple majority vote. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, reserving the right to object, let me say that this is almost an out-of-body experience to have someone suggest a 50-vote threshold on a matter of this magnitude in the Senate. I am perplexed, Mr. President--genuinely perplexed--that my friend, the majority leader doesn't want to vote on his proposal as soon as possible. I object.
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Yes, it was. Mr. McCONNELL. I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.
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