Political Quotes

“Following leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 2112, the Agriculture, CJS, and Transportation appropriations bill. At noon there will be three rollcall votes. The first vote will be on the confirmation of Heather Higginbottom to be Deputy Director of OMB. The second vote will be in relation to the Vitter amendment. The third vote will be in relation to the Webb amendment. The filing deadline for first-degree amendments to the substitute amendment and H.R. 2112 is 1 p.m. today. There will be another series of up to four rollcall votes at approximately 2 p.m. in relation to additional amendments to the bill. Further rollcall votes are expected during today's session in order to complete action on the bill. We also hope to vote on the confirmation of the nomination of John Bryson to be Commerce Secretary as well today. Additionally, cloture was filed on the motions to proceed to S. 1723 and S. 1726. If no agreement is reached, these cloture votes will occur on Friday. ____________________”