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On the recordDecember 13, 2012
pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, I move to waive all applicable sections of that act for purposes of the pending measure, and I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the time until 12 noon will be equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees prior to a vote on the motion to waive the budget point of order. The Senator from Tennessee is recognized.
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Dusty Johnson
Republican · South Dakota
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Dec 13, 2012

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