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On the recordOctober 20, 2011
we would be much more efficient here if we have 10-minute votes. It is very difficult for those who are doing the work for us to determine who is voting which way, to hear us. People are moving around. I think it will be to everyone's advantage if we all sit down and make sure these are really 10-minute votes. It would make it so much easier for the tally clerks and for everyone concerned. So I would ask that we all be ladies and gentlemen, take our seats. This will move much more efficiently. Amendment No. 836 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on the Lautenberg amendment No. 836. There is now 2 minutes of debate evenly divided. The Senator from New Jersey.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Oct 20, 2011

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