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Thomas Daschle: “This appears to be an understandable clerical error, and I don't think we ought to challenge the calculation or the…”

On the recordMarch 2, 2000
This appears to be an understandable clerical error, and I don't think we ought to challenge the calculation or the ultimate outcome of that particular vote, but under the rules, I think the author of the amendment might have been entitled to another vote under consideration, and I suggest that as a way to resolve the matter.
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Thomas Daschle
South Dakota

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Addressing a clerical error related to a vote on an amendment.

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