I rise today in advocacy for each of my colleagues to come to the floor this afternoon and vote in support of Senate Resolution 65. This vital resolution makes a clear statement to Iran--both to the current regime and to Iranian citizens…

this is Roberts amendment No. 948. This amendment would help rein in the largest expenditure within the Department of Agriculture budget--the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP, more commonly known as food stamps. The Senate…

I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment to call up amendment No. 948. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 948

I ask unanimous consent that 2 minutes be granted. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I thank the Presiding Officer. No, no, no, no; we are not cutting anybody's benefits that the distinguished Senator from New York is talking about. This amendment would effectively shield over 80 percent of the farm bill from any deficit…

this is an amendment I have worked on considerably, along with Senator Thune, Senator Johanns, others on the Agriculture Committee, and others as well. We can restore integrity to the SNAP program while providing benefits to those truly in…

will the distinguished Presiding Officer please inform the Senator on how much time we have divided equally. The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is 40 seconds.

I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To improve and extend certain nutrition programs) On page 355…

I ask unanimous consent to proceed as in morning business for 15 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Kansas is recognized. (The remarks of Mr. Roberts pertaining to the introduction of S…

today I have just introduced legislation in regards to our efforts to, once again, try to address a farm bill on behalf of our Nation's farmers, ranchers, and dairy producers. We passed a farm bill in the last session. It was one of the…

I have a parliamentary inquiry. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Kansas will state his parliamentary inquiry.