it is always good to see the gallery full, people in town visiting this process, this week in the Senate. We have actually had a pretty interesting week. We have had a chance to talk about the economy and taxes, something I wish we had…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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

I wanted to come to the floor today because of the good news I have heard recently, that the Senate is going to spend the next couple of weeks, maybe the whole month, talking about tax policy. I think that is very encouraging, because this…

Middle-class tax increase.

This is going to be a tax on middle class voters.

It's a tax increase. It's a massive tax increase on the middle class.

This will be a tax on middle-class voters.

The middle class tax increase.

as we know, the Supreme Court ruled on the health care law, and we have had a lot of phone calls and e-mails. People want to know what this means above the politics. Sometimes I think that in Washington everything is analyzed over what…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded and that I be recognized to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To amend the National Labor Relations Act to permit employers…

I ask unanimous consent to call up amendment No. 2166. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The assistant bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Florida [Mr. Rubio] proposes an amendment numbered 2166.