We will certainly keep that in mind, but we also have an opportunity when the conference report comes back to take a look at it again if someone needs a recorded vote. As we always do, we will work with the Senator from Arizona, and if there are questions, of course, we will be ready to have a rollcall vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Ensign). The Senator from New Mexico.
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