Trans Virginia lawmaker storms out of chamber after being called ‘sir’

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00:00 Senator may state it. Madam President how many votes will be what it takes to
00:04 pass this bill with the emergency clause? That would be four-fifths Senator. And
00:09 what would be the exact number for that Madam President? Yes sir that would be
00:13 32.
00:16 The question is shall the bill pass? Those in favor of that motion will
00:24 record their votes aye. Those opposed no. I said something that upset Senator Rome.
00:29 Let it be known I am NOT here to upset anyone.

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