On the recordDecember 28, 2012
a point of clarification for our colleagues, if Members could understand: We are going to vote on the McCain amendment now and then we have four more amendments. Mr. President, I stand corrected. So Senators can plan their time--I know it is of the essence--we have, upon the disposition of the McCain amendment, two other amendments--Merkley in agriculture and Coats on the Republican alternative. Then we have the Reid substitute, which we believe will be a voice vote. Then we will go to final passage. So we have two amendments. We will have four votes, one of which we think is a voice. So everybody knows--don't go off. Don't go off. Also, when we have the votes, if we can stick to the 10 minutes, it will enable us to complete the disposition of the bill. I yield the floor and recommend we follow the regular order on the amendment of Senator McCain. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Does anyone seek debate on the McCain amendment?
