On our side I believe we are happy to have a voice vote on this amendment. And I urge a strong yes. It sets a great tone, by the way, for the rest of the day. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 431) was agreed to. Amendment No. 158 The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. There will now be 2 minutes equally divided on the Ayotte amendment. The Senator from New Hampshire.
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