I ask unanimous consent that the Senator from Virginia be given 1 minute and the Senator from California be given 1 minute to speak prior to the five voice votes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Virginia. Amendment No. 2096
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