Political Quotes

“Mr. President, on roll call vote number 28, I too voted aye and it was my intention to vote no. I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to change the vote since it will not affect the outcome. It is for exactly the same reason that Senator Collins mentioned. It was our understanding in coming to the floor that the modification had been accepted, and it was not. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The foregoing tally has been changed to reflect the above order.) Amendment No. 1825 The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is now 2 minutes of debate, equally divided, prior to a vote in relation to the Baucus amendment No. 1825. The Senator from Montana. (Purpose: To reauthorize for 1 year the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 and to provide full funding for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program for 1 year, and for other purposes)”