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        <text>Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 43. Record Vote Number: 200. (CR S6015)</text>
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        <text>Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S5890)</text>
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