Arlen Specter: “before moving on to the next vote, we have the pending amendment by the Senator from Illinois, Mr. Obama, which we are…”

“before moving on to the next vote, we have the pending amendment by the Senator from Illinois, Mr. Obama, which we are prepared to accept. I ask for a voice vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Under the previous order, the yeas and nays have been ordered on the Vitter amendment, and it is scheduled for a vote at the conclusion of this vote. The Senator from Pennsylvania has asked unanimous consent that prior to that vote the Obama amendment be considered by a voice vote. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The question is on agreeing to Obama amendment No. 3971, as modified. The amendment (No. 3971), as modified, was agreed to. Amendment No. 4018 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, a vote will now occur in relation to the Vitter amendment. The Senator from Vermont.”