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On the recordMarch 22, 2013
I can keep on standing all night. I am sure a number of Senators can. I do have respect for a number of our Senators here who may not be able to stand as long as some of us or who are elderly, and I would ask consideration of them. That is just my request. With that, I do think we need to get to a vote here. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. There has been a request for the yeas and nays. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. There is a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk called the roll.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington
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Mar 22, 2013

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