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On the recordDecember 17, 2012
so Senators will know, it is my understanding that the first vote, on the confirmation of Fernando Olguin, of California, will be a voice vote, and the second one for Mr. Durkin will be a rollcall vote, which is what I understand from the Senator from Iowa, which, of course, is perfectly acceptable to the Democratic side.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
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Dec 17, 2012

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