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Harry Reid: we had a meeting and thought the votes would start immediately, and Members were advised that. It is my understanding…

On the recordFebruary 2, 2006
we had a meeting and thought the votes would start immediately, and Members were advised that. It is my understanding, Senator Baucus, the voting will not start for at least a half hour. Everyone should understand the votes will not start now but within the next half hour, 45 minutes probably.
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Harry Reid
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