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Rob Portman: “I would defer to the chairwoman. I would like a voice vote, if that is what the chairwoman would prefer. But it might be…”

On the recordJuly 24, 2013
I would defer to the chairwoman. I would like a voice vote, if that is what the chairwoman would prefer. But it might be a good amendment to have a recorded vote on. What is the chairwoman's preference?
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Rob Portman
Republican · Ohio
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Jul 24, 2013

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