Arlen Specter: “All right. In deference to the Senator from West Virginia, we will…”

On the recordOctober 26, 2005

All right. In deference to the Senator from West Virginia, we will accede to his request. It would be my hope--I talked to Senator Harkin about this--that to the extent we can, while we have people here ready to offer amendments--we have just worked out a time agreement with Senator Dodd, 45 minutes equally divided for his amendment--while we have Senators in the Chamber ready to proceed, we do so to the extent we can, unless there is a circumstance which requires a different outcome. I understand Senator Alexander may have a related issue. I have just been informed about that. May I suggest to the Chair that we hear from Senator Alexander to see how it impacts on the vote before we move ahead with the vote? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Tennessee is recognized.

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Arlen Specter

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