It is neutral on that. I think the Senator knows full well what happened in the House of Representatives the other day. But as of now, it would be considered as it has traditionally been considered, a majority vote. However, I would simply say that if something like that were offered under the budget rules, a point of order could be raised if we do not pay for it.
Discussing budget rules and voting procedures in the Senate.
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If I might add a comment. It seems to me that if there is that much money out there to get this job done, we might seize on that as a means of balancing the Federal budget in 2 years. I thank my friend from North Dakota.
The basic situation that confronts us is that the Kyl amendment, regardless of how well-intentioned, could not possibly be offered at a worse time, as it would adversely affect the nuclear test ban treaty that, right now, is being…
To the discussion of how we can justify this increase that is not requested by the Pentagon.
I have not seen the information that the Senator from North Dakota has. I guess I am specifically asking whether or not there were other organizations who hired attorneys or had attorneys there representing those who brought the action.
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