Mr. President, I appeal the ruling of the Chair and ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is not a sufficient second. The question is on the appeal. The question is, Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgment of the Senate? The Senate sustains the decision of the Chair. Amendment No. 2328
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