diff --git a/core/src/replay_stage.rs b/core/src/replay_stage.rs
index e4740548d6..ad3bfd4b1d 100644
--- a/core/src/replay_stage.rs
+++ b/core/src/replay_stage.rs
@@ -1418,7 +1418,7 @@ impl ReplayStage {
             }
             Some(authorized_voter_keypair) => authorized_voter_keypair,
         };
-        let node_keypair = cluster_info.keypair.clone();
+        let node_keypair = &cluster_info.keypair;
 
         // Send our last few votes along with the new one
         let vote_ix = if bank.slot() > Self::get_unlock_switch_vote_slot(bank.cluster_type()) {