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Arlen Specter: we are very close to having a unanimous consent agreement setting forth the proceedings to conclude the bill, but there…

On the recordMay 24, 2006
we are very close to having a unanimous consent agreement setting forth the proceedings to conclude the bill, but there is still a need to review some more documents. My suggestion is we proceed with a vote on the Chambliss amendment. In between the votes we hope to have the final unanimous consent agreement formed so the Senators will be aware of what we are doing before the second vote starts. Amendment No. 4084 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the question is on agreeing to the Chambliss amendment No. 4084.
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Arlen Specter
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