Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 8, 2011
on behalf of the majority leader, I ask unanimous consent that the time until 2:30 p.m. be equally divided between the two leaders or their designees for debate on the Reid motion to proceed to Calendar No. 251, S. 1944; that at 2:30 p.m., the Senate vote on the motion to proceed to S. 1944; that upon disposition of the Reid motion to proceed, it be in order for the Republican leader or his designee to move to proceed to Calendar No. 244, S. 1931; that there be 2 minutes of debate equally divided between the two leaders or their designees prior to the vote; that both motions to proceed be subject to a 60-vote threshold; finally, that the cloture motion relative to the motion to proceed to S. 1944 be vitiated. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. Balanced Budget Amendment
Said by
Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
Source
govinfo.gov
Dec 8, 2011

Share

More from Dick Durbin

Aug 17, 2026

More than half of them said, we are in trouble—serious trouble.

durbin.senate.gov
Aug 26, 2026

Together, you’ve created a space where residents can access pediatric care, behavioral health services, housing and employment support, and much more.

durbin.senate.gov
Aug 26, 2026

I want to recognize the incredible partnership that made this possible: Stone Community Development Corporation, Lurie Children’s, Thresholds, and Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives.

durbin.senate.gov
Aug 18, 2026

Simply put, no president has the authority to unilaterally demolish and remodel the country’s White House in such a significant manner without congressional approval.

durbin.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation