Point of inquiry, Mr. President. Mr. President, point of parliamentary inquiry. Are we not under a unanimous consent agreement that presupposes a 10- minute vote that will be called at the end of 10 minutes? And is there an exception to that when the Democrats don't like the disposition of the vote that has been cast? The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The vote is still continuing. Debate is not in order.
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