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On the recordNovember 15, 2023
Mr. President, I move that the Senate insist on its amendment, agree to the conference with the House, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees, as provided under the previous order. I know of no further debate on the compound motion, and I ask for the yeas and nays. Vote on Compound Motion The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? The question is on agreeing to the compound motion. The yeas and nays have been requested. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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