I have no objection if I can have the same. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I am going to oppose the Flake amendment. The Army Corps of Engineers rebuilds locks and dams, dredges our rivers and harbors, works to prevent floods and storm damage, and builds environmental restoration projects. There is not a funding…

don't you think $23 billion is enough to spend on windmills? That is what we have spent since 1992--$23 billion for 4 percent of America's electricity. This is electricity that is unreliable. The windmills blow about one-third of the time…

can I not reserve the rest of my time? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Not at this point.

I want to speak to the amendment from the Senator from Oregon, which would increase the funding for the wind energy program by $15.4 million. This is in addition to the $30 million that our subcommittee has recommended at the request of…

at 11 a.m. we will have three votes on the Merkley, Flake, and Reid amendments. That will bring to a total of 17 the number of amendments we will have disposed of on the floor. Senator Feinstein and I have worked with Members on both sides…

this amendment does not increase funding in the bill and the Senator from California, Mrs. Feinstein, and I intend to vote for it. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment.

I do, but I will wait until the end. The PRESIDING OFFICER. If no one uses time, time will be charged equally to both sides.

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 25, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I thank the majority leader, Senator McConnell, the Democratic leader, Senator Reid, and my colleague, Senator Feinstein. What we have done is approved eight more amendments by Senators with a voice vote, and we have already agreed to have…

I know of no further debate on these amendments. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? If not, the question is on agreeing to the amendments en bloc. The amendments (Nos. 3841; 3842; 3851; 3843; 3844; 3808; 3869, as modified; and…

on behalf of the Senator from California and myself, I ask unanimous consent that the following amendments be called up en bloc and reported by number: Reed, No. 3841; Feinstein, No. 3842; Warner, No. 3851; McCain, No. 3843; Rounds, No…