After the bill was brought up under a procedure that required a two-thirds majority for passage and failed, Mr. Weiner gave a loud, animated speech haranguing Mr. King and his Republican colleagues, most of whom voted no.

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He instead gave a loud and aggressive campaign speech.

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David Cameron made his support for it clear in his first conference speech as party leader, and won loud applause.

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