Madam President, I rise in support of Senator Duckworth's amendment. This amendment will ensure that recipients of funding to make systems more accessible have a plan in place to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Individuals…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following amendments be called up to the substitute and be reported by number: No. 1, Van Hollen, No. 2354; and the second is Johnson, No. 2245; further, that at 7:30 p.m. today the Senate…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Senator Capito and I be allowed to speak briefly just before the amendment. Senator Capito. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment Nos. 2140 and 2300 to Amendment No. 2137

As a result of this agreement, there will be two rollcall votes at 11:45 a.m. The first vote would be on the Lummis-Kelly amendment No. 2181. The second vote would be on the Lee amendment No. 2255. We continue to work on scheduling…

With that, Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

There we go. Vote on Amendment No. 2300 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment, No. 2300. The amendment (No. 2300) was agreed to.

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 2354

Madam President, I rise in support of the amendment offered by my old friend, the Senator from Maryland--my neighbor, Senator Van Hollen--and also my young friend, Senator Ernst, and maybe one or two others that I am not aware of. The…

Madam President, I also ask unanimous consent that the following amendments be called up to the substitute and be reported by number: 1, Duckworth, No. 2140; 2, Cruz-Warnock, No. 2300; further, I ask unanimous consent that at 3:45 p.m…

Mr. President, anytime these two Members get together and offer legislation, how could any of us say no? Maybe we could get a voice vote; I don't know. We will see. Thanks very much. Congratulations. You bring joy to this place. Mr…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following amendment be called up to the substitute and be reported by number: No. 1, Lee No. 2255, substitute; further, that following the vote on amendment 2181, the Senate vote in relation…

Madam President, I, too, rise in opposition to Senator Lee's amendment. This amendment does not reform the Federal-aid highway system as we know it; it dismantles it. It eliminates the Federal funding that each of our States relies on to…

Madam President, unless someone else wishes to speak at this time, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Order of Business

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for 1 minute in support of the Duckworth amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

Could I have the attention of our colleagues. In addition to the meritorious points that have been made by the sponsors of this legislation and the ranking member of the Environment and Public Works Committee--Mr. President, I ask…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to withdraw the 60-vote hurdle. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.