Saxby Chambliss: “I would hope you would be correct in that prediction. But the fact is, Mr. Secretary, they ... do intend to do nothing.”

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Tribute to Martha Scott Poindexter

today the Senate passed the Water Resources Reform and Development Act. It has been too long since Congress last addressed our water infrastructure, and I want to applaud Chairwoman Boxer and Ranking Member Vitter for their diligent work…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Murphy). Without objection, it is so ordered. Tribute to Matt Olsen