Barbara Mikulski: “thanks to the cordiality and cooperation of Members on both sides of the aisle, but particularly those who initially had…”

“thanks to the cordiality and cooperation of Members on both sides of the aisle, but particularly those who initially had an objection to us going forward, we now can move forward. We are waiting for the junior Senator from Texas, Mr. Cruz, to come to the floor. He will be offering the first amendment. As soon as he gets here, we are off and running. I am going to thank everybody for getting us to this point: Senator Shelby for working with me on the bill, Senators Reid and McConnell, and particularly now Senators McCain and Coburn. We have a way of addressing their concerns. So we are ready. We are waiting for the Senator. I note the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.”