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Max Baucus is a former U.S. Senator from Montana, serving from 1978 to 2014. A member of the Democratic Party, Baucus was known for his work on health care reform and tax policy. He played a significant role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act and was a key advocate for various economic initiatives during his tenure. Baucus also served as the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, where he influenced legislation related to taxation and trade. After leaving the Senate, he was appointed as the U.S. Ambassador to China, where he focused on strengthening U.S.-China relations.
Is it not true that the Congressional Budget Office stated in a letter, dated March 20, commented on the bill in a letter to the Speaker on page 13, where it states: The title as a whole--that is referring to the education title--states…
Mr. President, I wish to finish up that business. It is something, I think, the Senator will appreciate. It is my intention--I am not asking for a unanimous consent agreement, but it is my intention that the order of amendments would be…
May I ask who has the floor? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Tennessee has the floor.
Mr. President, who has the floor? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from New Hampshire has yielded time off the bill.
Mr. President, reserving the right to object, what is the parliamentary situation at the moment? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. There is a Grassley amendment pending.
Mr. President, I regret, I object. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The Senator from Tennessee is recognized.
Mr. President, reserving the right to object. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Montana.
That is correct. I am not asking consent. That is my intention, but there is no unanimous consent request at this time. Mr. President, I yield 10 minutes to the Senator from----
Mr. President, very simply, this will not be passed on. The government is a large payer. They will be able to negotiate for better prices. I move to table the amendment and ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a…
Madam President, I yield to the distinguished senior Senator from California, Mrs. Feinstein, 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from California.
I ask unanimous consent that the Republican side control the next half hour and that the majority control the half hour following that. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
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