I know we are about to go to the vote. Frankly, with what my distinguished colleague just said, I don't know why these aren't all voice votes. But I understand Senator Menendez is on his way here and wishes to speak. Otherwise, I would move that it be a voice vote. But out of respect for him and his committee, I will suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
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