On the recordSeptember 8, 2011
I move to reconsider the vote by which the bill was passed, and I also move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. ____________________
I move to reconsider the vote by which the bill was passed, and I also move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. ____________________
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