Bill Bennett: “no one has come forward, so we are prepared to close down with the two…”

On the recordSeptember 21, 2005

no one has come forward, so we are prepared to close down with the two amendments still unresolved, Dayton and Jeffords, and then move to final passage after those two are resolved for a voice vote or yeas and nays, I assume which will be determined tomorrow. At the moment, the yeas and nays have not been ordered. I want to respect the rights of both of those Senators. While we get together whatever final activity needs to go forward, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

Said by

Bill Bennett

Source

govinfo.gov

Share on X Share on Facebook Email this quote

More from Bill Bennett

Feb 21, 2010

Lord no. I mean, if there's one thing that's clear in Washington right now, it's that there's a huge difference between the parties.

transcripts.cnn.com

Mar 16, 2010

I think he runs the choice of either being ineffectual if he doesn't get it or imperious, if he does. I don't think this is going to go down well.

transcripts.cnn.com

Jul 21, 2008

Now people ask could John McCain distinguish his positions from George Bush. Here's one where he ought to jump in and say I totally disagree with what the State Department is doing here.

transcripts.cnn.com

Feb 5, 2009

I rise to introduce important legislation today. Last year, this body passed the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. Overall, I think this was a good bill, and will contribute to improving our children's safety. However, as is the…

govinfo.gov

View all Bill Bennett quotes

Bill Bennett: “no one has come forward, so we are prepared to close down with the two amendments still unresolved, Dayton and Jeffords…”