Even the title? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The title amendment is a separate question.
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Parliamentary inquiry. Mr. President, Parliamentary inquiry. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from California.
I just want to understand where we are, because there is a lot of angst and discomfort, and I want to say to Senator Hirono, who happened to read what we are voting on, which I really appreciate, and called it to our attention---- is it…
So if I were to make a unanimous consent request--further parliamentary---- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Which amendment could be a complete substitute replacing that language.
So the title would no longer be in the bill; is that correct? The PRESIDING OFFICER. That depends on the action of the House in response to the Senate amendment on the bill.
Madam President, reserving the right to object, may I ask for 10 minutes after my colleagues have spoken? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Will the Senator modify his request?
OK. I understand that Senator Nelson wants some time and Senator Murphy wants some time. May I ask through the Chair how much time remains on our side? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time is not equally divided.
Madam President, what is the order? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from California has up to 10 minutes.
Thank you, Madam President. First, I thank my colleague Senator Feinstein for her decades of work to address gun violence. I also thank Senators Murphy, Blumenthal, and Booker for standing on their feet for almost 15 hours to force the…
Let me suggest, then, that after I finish on our side, that Senator Nelson be followed by Senator Murphy at times they can work out on our side and Senator Grassley in between--for how many minutes?
I didn't say that, no, sir. Madam President, I think we will let everyone work it out, but I know I have 10 minutes, so I will take that time at this time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from California.
Mr. President, I have laryngitis, which is the dream of my friends on the other side of the aisle, but I want to say that the Sullivan amendment is dangerous and it is unnecessary. It is the last thing we should do given the lessons we…





