We are now told that this has been reviewed, and so we have no objection to proceeding to it. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Arkansas. Amendment No. 2360, as Modified

I am sorry, Mr. President. We were in discussions. At this moment if we might just pause, we will just object for a moment. I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Michigan.

Madam President, I yield back all time. It is my understanding that we can proceed with a voice vote on this amendment. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, all time is yielded back. The question is on agreeing to the…

Mr. President, first, I commend Senator Leahy, who, as a former chairman of the Agriculture Committee, is a tremendous champion not only for Vermont but for the entire country on these issues. I yield back the time. I believe we have…

Mr. President, if I might, I am not sure if we have anyone in opposition. I rise in strong support of this amendment. We know that there are Members who wanted the opportunity to vote and record a ``no'' vote. I hope that since we passed…

Madam President, just for the information of the Senate, Senator DeMint's amendment was next, but we have not seen him on the floor yet. So we moved to this amendment. As soon as he arrives, we will return to the DeMint amendment. It is my…

Mr. President, let me say again--and I am not familiar with this. I know we are trying to redevelop an American denim industry. I had a chance to actually visit a denim factory in Texas. We are trying to support our cotton industry. I am…

Mr. President, I rise to oppose my colleague's amendment. The reality for us is that American agricultural exports is one of the few places where we have a trade surplus right now, and we want to continue that. The current program the…

I have no further requests for time. So if the gentleman wants to close, then I will close. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 2\1/2\ minutes.

--to get us off of foreign oil. I urge a ``no'' vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. Those in favor say aye. (Chorus of ayes.) Those opposed say nay. (Chorus of nays.) The nays appear to have it.

This is a good bill. I urge my colleagues to support it. I rise in strong support of it, and I urge my colleagues to join. This legislation enjoys broad bipartisan support on both sides of the Capitol and from industry and patient groups…

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, the price of gas and the unemployment rate both remain way too high, and American families are struggling as a result. That's why I support H.R. 4480, the Domestic Energy and Jobs…

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I just want to say that with all of the positive comments here, this bill was not a piece of cake. There was a lot of hard work on both sides of the aisle, particularly by the staff on both sides of the…

May I ask how much time remains on each side? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Michigan has 2 minutes remaining, and the gentleman from New Jersey has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.

I yield myself an additional minute. It is now up to the FDA to execute that game plan. And I give my commitment today that our committee will continue to monitor and hold the FDA accountable for its performance. So, together, the Members…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, June 21; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed…

Mr. President, we agree to a voice vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who yields time?

Mr. President, we yield back all time. I understand we can proceed with a voice vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 2187) was agreed to.