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At RNC, conservative gadflies will push for a floor vote over the rules

By Timothy P. Carney

Published July 18, 2016 4:58pm ET

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At RNC, conservative gadflies will push for a floor vote over the rules — An RNC leader will announce from the podium the location of the Rules Committee meeting, where the committee will officially approve the rules crafted in last week's meetings. (AP Photo/John Locher) | John Locher

CLEVELAND — A coalition of gadfly delegates will try to slow proceedings at the start of the Republican National Convention this afternoon. There is no robust push to stop Donald Trump from becoming the nominee (that was effectively quashed last week); instead, they will push to have a roll call vote on the floor for approval or rejection of the new RNC rules.

Here’s what to expect momentarily:

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