I ask for the yeas and nays on the motion to proceed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time has expired. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. There is a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk called the roll. ____________________
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