I move to reconsider the vote and move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 713 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there will now be 2 minutes of debate equally divided prior to a vote in relation to amendment No. 713, offered by the Senator from Vermont, Mr. Leahy.
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