Bill Bennett

I understand that under the order, we now go to the Agriculture appropriations bill. I have a few housekeeping details I would like to take care of on behalf of the leader, and then I ask unanimous consent that the senior Senator from…

we need a little background on this amendment. It may be controversial. I understand there are some Senators who have opposed it and will be coming to the floor. It would allow the producers on the National Dairy Promotion and Research…

With that, Mr. President, we continue to go through the amendments that are available to us to see if they can be cleared on both sides in an effort to get them cleared. But I say, once again, to Senators who may be watching, we need to…

I thank the Chair. I now yield the floor so that the Senator from Massachusetts can make his statement. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Massachusetts is recognized.

we have had previous conversations about the effectiveness of the Agriculture Department. We are talking about our own backgrounds. I have a little bit of background in advertising. I would be anxious before we spend this money to do a…

There is a briefing going on in the Capitol with Members of the Senate invited to attend. Accordingly, with the approval of leadership, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess until 5 o'clock. There being no objection, the…

I ask that the amendment be agreed to with a voice vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 1809) was agreed to.

I ask that this amendment be agreed to on a voice vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 1812) was agreed to.

I am unaware of any other Senator who is planning to offer any amendment. I don't want to cut anybody off, but I made it clear during the vote that all amendments have to be offered tonight and all debate take place tonight. We are…

throughout this entire process, both at subcommittee and at full committee level, Senator Feinstein and Senator Craig have expressed great interest and concern about specialty crops, and they have asked us to take action with respect to…

I am unaware of the existence of the cushion. I would be happy to work with the Senator to try to find out exactly whether there is one and how much it is. But the information that I received both from the staff and, admittedly, from the…

I call for a vote on this by voice. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate on the amendment? If not, the question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 1773) was rejected.