Bill Bennett: “I am unaware of any other Senator who is planning to offer any amendment. I don't want to cut anybody off, but I made it…”

“I am unaware of any other Senator who is planning to offer any amendment. I don't want to cut anybody off, but I made it clear during the vote that all amendments have to be offered tonight and all debate take place tonight. We are scheduled for the vote tomorrow morning. My understanding is that the Dayton amendment is still pending, and, therefore, if it can't be disposed of tonight, it would be available for tomorrow morning. The Jeffords amendment is still pending, and if that cannot be resolved tonight, that would be voted on tomorrow morning. Those are the only two I am aware of at the present time. I will suggest the absence of a quorum so we can check the list and see who else might be out there. But I would say to any who are monitoring our procedures on behalf of their respective Senators that the time for offering amendments is getting mighty short. We don't want to deny any Senator his or her rights, but I feel we have given fair warning this is what we will do. With that, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. DeMint). The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.”