Which version of the sentence correctly uses punctuation to join two independent clauses while maintaining the most formal and precise relationship between them? (A) The committee rejected the proposal; however, three members abstained from the vote. (B) The committee rejected the proposal, however three members abstained from the vote. (C) The committee rejected the proposal however; three members abstained from the vote. (D) The committee rejected the proposal, however, three members abstained from the vote.

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