On the recordMarch 25, 2010
Mr. President, in an effort to help small business, there are many provisions in this bill to accomplish that result. One is $37 billion in tax credits that are in this bill already for small business. I do agree with the Senator from Texas, though, that it would be better if the credit, which is available for 2 years beginning in 2014 when the exchange is up and running, was extended. That would be my preference. But right now, in 2010, we are short on money, frankly, and we can't find all the money that is necessary to make that permanent to accomplish the wishes of the Senator from Texas. But I do say I am sympathetic with extending that 2 years, and we will work to try to find ways in the future to accomplish that. In the meantime, I move to table the amendment, and I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk called the roll.
