I would just like clarification on something before moving on.
My colleague Mr. Waugh was probably disconnected because of a technical issue. We nevertheless carried on and voted, without waiting for him to reconnect. In this instance, it did not have an impact on the outcome, given the significant gap between the yeas and the nays. However, proceeding in this fashion could jeopardize a closer division in the course of studying this bill.
We should rule now that when something like this occurs, we have to make sure that the committee member can reconnect to vote. It's very important.