Steve Daines: “What is not working and what is working?”

This was the first step to an important next step, which will be a meeting between President Xi and President Trump.

I ask unanimous consent that the rollcall vote begin now. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Vote on Meador Nomination The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Meador nomination?

I think it is really, really important, because you all, sometimes it feels like you are a long way away.

I ask my colleagues to oppose this amendment. Reserve funds can accomplish nothing beyond political messaging, are unnecessary, and, frankly, distract or delay the budgeting process. This amendment would, in no way, impact the great…