the amendment has been called up. There is to be a voice vote by consent. A voice vote is still allowed to go forward. The Senator can vote against it, of course. The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unanimous consent, the amendment has been considered. Under the previous order, a vote is now to occur in relation to the Vitter amendment on which the yeas and nays have been ordered.
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