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On the recordJune 18, 2013
I urge the question. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 1222) was agreed to. Amendment No. 1228 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there will now be 2 minutes of debate equally divided prior to a vote on amendment No. 1228 offered by the Senator from Louisiana, Mr. Vitter. The Senator from Vermont.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
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Jun 18, 2013

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