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On the recordFebruary 3, 2011
Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. If all time is yielded back, the question is on agreeing to amendment No. 8. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk called the roll.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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